Definitions

1. noun

A cell that is involved in the immune response, specifically a type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the elimination of foreign substances from the body.

“The immune system relies on the function of gliocytes to fight off infections and diseases.”

2. noun

A cell derived from the glial tissue of the central nervous system, often involved in the maintenance of the blood-brain barrier and the removal of pathogens.

“Gliocytes in the brain work to repair damaged tissue and maintain its integrity.”