What is another word for astrogliosis?

Pronunciation: [ˌastɹəɡlɪˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA)

Astrogliosis is a condition that results from damage to neural tissue and is characterized by the proliferation and activation of astrocytes. While the term astrogliosis is commonly used in the medical field, there are a few synonyms that refer to the same phenomenon. One such synonym is reactive gliosis, which describes the phenomenon of gliosis in response to tissue damage or injury. Other synonyms for astrogliosis include astrocytosis, glial activation, and glial scarring. These terms help to expand the language used in the medical industry to describe astrogliosis and further research into the complex processes that lead to this condition.

Synonyms for Astrogliosis:

What are the hypernyms for Astrogliosis?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Gliosis, neuroinflammation, Abnormal Brain Function, Astrocyte Activation, Cellular Injury, Cellular Reorganization, Cellular response, Neurological Remodeling, Neuropathological Change, Reactive Astrocytosis.

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