Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting the non-neuronal cells of the nervous system, such as astrocytes and oligodendrocytes.

“The neuroglial cells play a crucial role in the maintenance of the blood-brain barrier.”

2. noun

a non-neuronal cell of the nervous system, such as an astrocyte or an oligodendrocyte.

“Neuroglial cells make up a larger proportion of the nervous system than neurons do.”