# glia

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɡliːə/ · frequency rank #82,335

## Definitions
1. The network of glial cells that supports nervous system tissue.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek γλία (glía), γλοία (gloía, “glue”), γλοιός (gloiós, “a glutinous substance, gum”)

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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