English Explanatory Dictionary

microglia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The glial cells of the immune system; they can function as phagocytes

Pronunciation

/ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊˌɡli.ə/

Word forms

microglia

Etymology

From micro- + glia.

Derived words

antimicroglia microgliopathy
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