gliosis

gli·o·sis

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Definitions of gliosis word

noun gliosis an increase in the size and number of astrocytes of the brain. 1
noun gliosis a process leading to scarring in the central nervous system 0
noun gliosis A proliferation of astrocytes in damaged areas of the central nervous system. This proliferation usually leads to the formation of a glial scar. 0

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-1900; gli(a) + -osis

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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