astrocyte

as·tro·cyte

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [as-truh-sahyt]
- /ˈæs trəˌsaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [as-truh-sahyt]
- /ˈæs trəˌsaɪt/

Definitions of astrocyte word

noun astrocyte any of the star-shaped cells in the tissue supporting the brain and spinal cord (neuroglia) 3
noun astrocyte a star-shaped cell of the brain and spinal cord 3
noun astrocyte a star-shaped neuroglial cell of ectodermal origin. 1
noun astrocyte A star-shaped glial cell of the central nervous system. 1
noun astrocyte (neurology) a neuroglial cell, in the shape of a star, in the brain. 0

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Origin of astrocyte

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; astro- + -cyte

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Parts of speech for Astrocyte

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astrocyte popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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