part_of part of part of results in development of astrocyte astrocyte development biological_process The process aimed at the progression of an astrocyte over time, from initial commitment of the cell to a specific fate, to the fully functional differentiated cell. An astrocyte is the most abundant type of glial cell. Astrocytes provide support for neurons and regulate the environment in which they function. astrocyte cell development GO:0014002 glial cell development developmental process astrocyte differentiation