glial

/ɡlˈaɪəl/

glial

related to or associated with glia or glial cells in the nervous system

Examples

1. These star-shaped glial cells provide supportive frameworks to hold neurons in place.

2. Your brain is 10% neurons, and 90% glial cells.

3. Now, over in your peripheral nervous system, there are just two kinds of glial cells.

4. The major types of glial cells in the brain include: oligodendrocytes, microglia, and astrocytes.