PROTOPLASMIC ASTROCYTE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Protoplasmic Astrocyte.
Protoplasmic Astrocyte - as a noun
A kind of astrocyte found in the grey matter
Example Sentences
"A protoplasmic astrocyte is a type of glial cell found in the brain."
"The protoplasmic astrocyte plays a crucial role in regulating the extracellular environment of neurons."
"The complex morphology of protoplasmic astrocytes allows them to interact closely with neurons."
"Astrocytic processes envelop synapses, and protoplasmic astrocytes can modulate synaptic transmission."
"In pathological conditions, protoplasmic astrocytes can become reactive and contribute to neuroinflammation."
