| gliosarcoma | A glioma consisting of immature, undifferentiated, pleomorphic, spindle-shaped cells with relatively large, hyperchromatic, frequently bizarre nuclei and poorly formed fibrillary processes. It is sometimes used as a term for a malignant neoplasm derived from connective tissue (e.g., that associated with blood vessels in the brain) in which there are proliferating glial cells. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| gliosis | The production of a dense fibrous network of neuroglia; includes astrocytosis, which is a proliferation of astrocytes in the area of a degenerative lesion. (12 Dec 1998) |
| gliosis uteri | Foetal neural tissue persisting or recurring locally as a benign condition in the endometrium or cervix; possibly derived from a homograft of foetal glial stroma. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gliosome | <cell biology> A small granule found in the cytoplasm of glial cells. Origin: Gr. Soma = body (17 Dec 1997) |
| gliotoxin | <chemical> A toxic substance which acts mainly against certain viruses by preventing replication of viral DNA. It also has harmful effects on bacteria and fungi. It is produced by certain fungi, including Trichoderma viride. (17 Dec 1997) |