Astrocytes
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| Astrocytes | |
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| Term | Astrocytes |
| Short definition | astrocytes (AS-troh side) A large, star-shaped cell that holds nerve cells in place and helps them develop and work as they should. An astrocyte is a type of glial cell |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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astrocytes - (pronounced) (AS-troh side) A large, star-shaped cell that holds nerve cells in place and helps them develop and work as they should. An astrocyte is a type of glial cell
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