astrogliosis en · NOUN
Etymology
From astroglia + -osis.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) An abnormal increase in the number of astrocytes due to the destruction of nearby neurons.
While astrogliosis provides protection against inflammation, it is also obstructive in the progress of neuranagenesis after CNS insults.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| astroglioses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |