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- US Pronunciation
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- [glahy-uh, glee-uh]
- /ˈglaɪ ə, ˈgli ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [glahy-uh, glee-uh]
- /ˈglaɪ ə, ˈgli ə/
Definitions of glia word
- noun glia neuroglia. 1
- noun glia The connective tissue of the nervous system, consisting of several different types of cell associated with neurons. 1
- noun glia the delicate web of connective tissue that surrounds and supports nerve cells 0
- noun glia neuroglia 0
- noun glia The network of glial cells that supports nervous system tissue. 0
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Origin of glia
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90, glia is from the Late Greek word glía glue
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Parts of speech for Glia
noun
adjective
verb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
glia popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
glia usage trend in Literature
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