glia
US /ˈɡlaɪ.ə/
UK /ˈɡlaɪ.ə/
名詞
神經膠質細胞, 膠質細胞
non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system that do not produce electrical impulses. They maintain homeostasis, form myelin, and provide support and protection for neurons.
範例:
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Recent research highlights the crucial role of glia in brain function beyond just support.
最近的研究強調了神經膠質細胞在腦功能中除了支持作用之外的關鍵作用。
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Unlike neurons, glia do not generate action potentials.
與神經元不同，神經膠質細胞不產生動作電位。