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oligodendroglia

(ŏlˌĭ-gō-dĕn-drŏgˈlē-ə, ōˌlĭ-)

noun
Neuroglia consisting of cells similar to but smaller than astrocytes, found in the central nervous system and associated with the formation of myelin.

Origin:

Origin: oligo-

Origin: + dendro-

Origin: + (neuro)glia

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