Neurogliacyte (Noun)
Meaning
A cell of the neuroglia.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The astrocyte is a type of neurogliacyte that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of neurons.
- In the central nervous system, neurogliacytes provide support and protection to neurons by regulating the chemical environment.
- The oligodendrocyte is a type of neurogliacyte responsible for producing the myelin sheath that surrounds and insulates neurons.
- Neurogliacytes such as microglia and astrocytes are involved in the immune response of the central nervous system.
- Damage to neurogliacytes can lead to various neurological disorders, including multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease.