astrocyte

(thing) by BioTech Thu May 30 2002 at 18:35:29

A star-shaped cell of the nervous system which provides nutrients, support and insulation for neurons.

From the BioTech Dictionary at http://biotech.icmb.utexas.edu/. For further information see the BioTech homenode.

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