Preferred Name | Astrocyte | |
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Definitions |
A heterogeneous group of specialized neuroglial cells with many diverse supporting roles in the structure, function, and homeostasis of the central nervous system. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C12477 |
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ALT_DEFINITION |
A large, star-shaped cell that holds nerve cells in place and helps them develop and work the way they should. An astrocyte is a type of glial cell. |
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code |
C12477 |
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definition |
A heterogeneous group of specialized neuroglial cells with many diverse supporting roles in the structure, function, and homeostasis of the central nervous system. |
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Display_Name |
Astrocyte |
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label |
Astrocyte |
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Legacy Concept Name |
Astrocyte |
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Preferred_Name |
Astrocyte |
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prefixIRI |
NCIT:C12477 |
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prefLabel |
Astrocyte |
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Semantic_Type |
Cell |
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UMLS_CUI |
C0004112 |
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subClassOf |
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