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glial cell

Term ID
ZFA:0009073
Synonyms
  • neuroglia
Definition
A non-neuronal cell of the nervous system. They not only provide physical support, but also respond to injury, regulate the ionic and chemical composition of the extracellular milieu. Guide neuronal migration during development, and exchange metabolites with neurons.
Appears at
Segmentation:26+ somites (22.0h-24.0h)
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • CL:0000125
  • TAO:0009073
Ontology
Anatomy Ontology
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Expression
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Phenotype
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