Any of the cells that hold nerve cells in place and help them work the way they should. The types of neuroglia include oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, microglia, and ependymal cells. Also called glial cell.
( noor-OH-glee-uh )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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