First Known Use: 1898
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astrocyte
noun as·tro·cyte \ˈas-trə-ˌsīt\
Definition of ASTROCYTE
: a large star-shaped cell of the glia
— as·tro·cyt·ic \ˌas-trə-ˈsi-tik\ adjective
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astrocyte
noun as·tro·cyte \ˈas-trə-ˌsīt\
Medical Definition of ASTROCYTE
: a star-shaped cell; especially : any comparatively large much-branched glial cell
—as·tro·cyt·ic \ˌas-trə-ˈsit-ik\ adjective
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