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Microglia
see synonyms of microgliaNoun
1. microglia
neuroglial tissue of mesodermal origin that can become phagocytic
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Microglia
see synonyms of microglianoun
one of the two types of non-nervous tissue (glia) found in the central nervous system, having macrophage activity
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Microglia
see synonyms of microgliapl.n.
Small neuroglial cells of the central nervous system that have long processes and act as phagocytes at sites of neural damage or inflammation, destroying pathogens and damaged cells.
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