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Astrocytosis vs. Astrogliosis — What's the Difference?

Astrocytosis vs. Astrogliosis — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Astrocytosis and Astrogliosis

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Astrocytosis

(pathology) An abnormal increase in the number of astrocytes due to the destruction of nearby neurons

Astrogliosis

Astrogliosis (also known as astrocytosis or referred to as reactive astrogliosis) is an abnormal increase in the number of astrocytes due to the destruction of nearby neurons from central nervous system (CNS) trauma, infection, ischemia, stroke, autoimmune responses or neurodegenerative disease. In healthy neural tissue, astrocytes play critical roles in energy provision, regulation of blood flow, homeostasis of extracellular fluid, homeostasis of ions and transmitters, regulation of synapse function and synaptic remodeling.

Astrogliosis

(pathology) An abnormal increase in the number of astrocytes due to the destruction of nearby neurons.

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