Meaning Of The Word Astrocyte

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What's The Definition Of Astrocyte?

astrocyte in American English
a star-shaped cell of the brain and spinal cord
noun: a star-shaped neuroglial cell of ectodermal origin

astrocyte in British English
noun: any of the star-shaped cells in the tissue supporting the brain and spinal cord (neuroglia)

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