What does "glia" mean?

The network of glial cells that supports nervous system tissue.

What is a synonym for "glia"?

Common synonyms include: neuroglia.

/ˈɡliːə/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The network of glial cells that supports nervous system tissue. plural, plural-only
2
sustentacular tissue that surrounds and supports neurons in the central nervous system; glial and neural cells together compose the tissue of the central nervous system wordnet

From Ancient Greek γλία (glía), γλοία (gloía, “glue”), γλοιός (gloiós, “a glutinous substance, gum”)