astrocytic

/ˌæstrəˈsītɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of astrocytes, a type of glial cell in the central nervous system

“Astrocytic scar tissue was found in the patient’s brain scan.”

2. noun

cells that are astrocytes

“Astrocytic cells play a crucial role in maintaining the blood-brain barrier.”

Synonyms

  • glial
  • neuroglial

Antonyms

  • neuroblast
  • neuronal