Relating to or consisting of glia (supporting cells in the nervous system) or resembling glial tissue.
From Greek 'glia' (glue), referring to the glue-like support cells discovered in the nervous system, with the adjectival suffix '-al' meaning 'relating to.'
For decades scientists thought glial cells were just 'brain glue' holding neurons together, but research now shows they actively help neurons communicate and are crucial for memory and learning—a major scientific plot twist!
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