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Meaning of astrogliosis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An abnormal increase in the number of astrocytes due to the destruction of nearby neurons.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“While astrogliosis provides protection against inflammation, it is also obstructive in the progress of neuranagenesis after CNS insults.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

astroglosis astrognosy astrograph astrography astrohistory astroid