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astroglia [astroglia 词源字典]: "With singular concord: neuroglia that is composed of astrocytes. With plural concord: astrocytes of this tissue", 1920s. From astro- + glia. Compare earlier astrocyte, neuroglia.[astroglia etymology, astroglia origin, 英语词源]
astroblast: "An immature precursor of an astrocyte", Late 19th cent. From astro- + -blast.
astrocytoma: "A tumour of the central nervous system that is composed of astrocytes, varying in degree of malignancy", Early 20th cent. From astrocyte + -oma.