glia
noun
- group of nervous-system cells
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈɡliːə/ / /ˈɡliə/ / /ˈɡlaɪə/
noun
Etymology: From Ancient Greek γλία (glía), γλοία (gloía, “glue”), γλοιός (gloiós, “a glutinous substance, gum”)
- The network of glial cells that supports nervous system tissue.