Oligodendroglia Definition
ŏlĭ-gō-dĕn-drŏglē-ə, ōlĭ-
noun
Neuroglia consisting of cells similar to but smaller than astrocytes, found in the central nervous system and associated with the formation of myelin.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- oligodendria
Origin of Oligodendroglia
oligo– dendro– (neuro)glia
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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