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The root combining the astrocyte means?

The root "astro" in astrocyte comes from the Greek word "astron," meaning star, which reflects the star-shaped appearance of these cells when viewed under a microscope. "Cyte" is a suffix that denotes a cell. Therefore, an astrocyte is a type of cell in the central nervous system that has a distinct star-like shape.


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