| glia |
Brain cells that support neurons by performing a variety of
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| glial cell |
A cell within the nervous system that does not itself transmit electrical and chemical signals, but which provides metabolic and structural support for neurons. (More? Neural Notes)
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| glial |
Pertaining to the neuroglia - the supporting structure of nervous tissue.
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| Gliadel |
A new drug delivery system - these are biodegradable wafers that contain a drug - (BCNU now - other drugs are in the pipeline), which is implanted into the cavity left after a brain tumor is removed. The wafers slowly release the drug directly where it is needed. The advantages are a higher dose to the tumor, and less systemic side effects. Click here for details.
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| glial fibrillary acidic protein |
Also referred to as GFAP. Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein. This protein, found in microfilaments of glial cells, helps distinguish glial from non-glial tumors. A laboratory stain is used to test for its presence.
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