Term: ventricular zone radial glial cell
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Name: ventricular zone
Synonyms: ventricular zones
Definition: Proliferative region that is part of the ventricular system. The cells directly face the ventricle.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001083]
Name: radial glial cell
Synonyms: radial glial cells
Definition: A transient cell present only in the developing CNS. Functions as both a precursor cell and as a scaffold to support neuronal migration.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009292]