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astrocytosis

astrocytosis

n. a pathological condition marked by a proliferation of astrocytes into tissues of the central nervous system in which neurons have died due to lack of oxygen or glucose, as during episodes of hypoxia or hypoglycemia. Also called astrogliosis.

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