| astrocytosis | <pathology> An abnormal increase in the number of astrocytes due to the destruction of nearby neurons, typically because of hypoglycaemia or oxygen deprivation. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| astrocytosis cerebri | A diffuse intracranial neoplasm of astrocytic origin. Synonym: astrocytosis cerebri, glioblastosis cerebri. (05 Mar 2000) |