Words Containing GLIA
29 words contain GLIA anywhere. Scores range up to 19 points (OLIGODENDROGLIA), averaging 11.5 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.
Plural of ganglion; clusters of nerve cells.
Relating to a ganglion.
Relating to ganglia.
Having ganglia.
Past tense of GANGLIATE.
Supporting tissue of the central nervous system.
A protein in wheat that can cause adverse reactions in some people.
Archaic term for gliadin, a wheat protein.
Plural of GLIADINE.
Plural of GLIADIN.
Relating to the supportive tissue of the nervous system.
Plural of GLIA.
Engraved in the form of an intaglio.
Large glial cells in the nervous system.
Plural of MACROGLIA.
Immune cells in the brain that can act as phagocytes.
Plural of MICROGLIA.
Supporting tissue of the central nervous system.
Relating to neuroglia or glial cells.
Plural of NEUROGLIA.
Neuroglial tissue composed of oligodendrocytes.
A slow Spanish dance in triple meter with a ground bass.
Plural of PASSACAGLIA.
A reddish variety of limestone.
Plural of SCAGLIA.
Thin flat pasta strips.
Plural of TAGLIARINI.
Long, flat ribbons of egg pasta.
Plural of TAGLIATELLE.
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There are 29 words containing glia.
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OLIGODENDROGLIA scores 19 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.