| Name: | ventricular zone |
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| Synonyms: | ventricular zones |
| Definition: | Proliferative region that is part of the ventricular system. The cells directly face the ventricle. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001083] |
| Name: | glial cell |
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| Synonyms: | neuroglia |
| Definition: | A non-neuronal cell of the nervous system. They not only provide physical support, but also respond to injury, regulate the ionic and chemical composition of the extracellular milieu. Guide neuronal migration during development, and exchange metabolites with neurons. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009073] |