astrocyte

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Synonyms: astroite, astrogate, mastocyte, osteocyte, astrocytic, astrocytes, gastrocybe, athrocyte, metrocyte

Antonyms: astroite, astrogate, mastocyte, osteocyte, astrocytic, astrocytes, gastrocybe, athrocyte, metrocyte

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|neurology}} A [[neuroglial]] [[cell]], in the shape of a [[star]], in the [[brain]], which forms the [[blood-brain barrier]], among other functions.

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