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Bergman Cells

Description: Bergman cells, named after the Swedish anatomist Nils Bergman, are a type of specialized astrocytes found in the cerebellar cortex. They have a star-shaped morphology and play a crucial role in maintaining synaptic connections between Purkinje cells and granule cells.

Senses:

1. Noun: Bergman cells refer to the specialized astrocytes located in the cerebellar cortex.

Usages:

1. As a Noun:
   • The bergman cells were observed using high-resolution fluorescence microscopy.
   • Research has shown that dysfunction of bergman cells can lead to cerebellar ataxia.
   • One of the key functions of bergman cells is to regulate synaptic plasticity in the cerebellum.

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