Astrogliosis

Astrocytosis (astrogliosis) is an abnormal increase in the number of astrocytes due to the destruction of nearby neurons, typically because of hypoglycemia or oxygen deprivation (hypoxia).

This manifests as astrocytic edema, hypertrophy, proliferation, and increased motility.

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See also: Astrogliosis, Astrocyte, Edema, Hypertrophy, Hypoglycemia, Hypoxia, Neurons, Sign (medicine)