Relating to glia, which are supportive cells in the brain and nervous system that help neurons work properly.
From Greek 'glia' meaning glue, combined with the suffix '-al' meaning relating to. The term was coined because these cells were thought to hold nerve cells together like glue.
Your brain is only about 10% neurons—the famous thinking cells—but roughly 90% glial cells! These 'brain glue' cells were long ignored, but neuroscientists now realize they're crucial for memory, learning, and even thinking itself.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.