Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gliosis

Noun

/ɡlɪˈoʊ.sɪs/

Definition

A pathologic condition characterized by the proliferation of glial cells in response to injury in the central nervous system.

Examples

After the trauma, imaging scans showed signs of gliosis in the affected areas of the brain.
The study revealed that gliosis often occurs following a stroke, as the body attempts to repair itself.

Meaning

Gliosis occurs when the brain or spinal cord is damaged, resulting in the activation and proliferation of glial cells, which are supportive cells in the nervous system.