Gliosis


[glahy-oh-sis] /glaɪˈoʊ sɪs/

noun
1.
an increase in the size and number of astrocytes of the brain.

gliosis gli·o·sis (glē-ō’sĭs, glī-)
n.
Excessive proliferation of the neuroglia.

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