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Glymphatic System

Meaning

The Glymphatic System is the unique, recently discovered waste clearance pathway within the central nervous system that relies on glial cells and the flow of cerebrospinal fluid ($text{CSF}$). Its primary function involves flushing metabolic byproducts and potentially neurotoxic proteins from the brain parenchyma. This system is intimately linked to the quality and duration of an individual’s sleep cycle.