ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Microglia

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊˌɡli.ə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Microglia is a noun meaning (biology) The glial cells of the immune system; they can function as phagocytes.

Meaning

(biology) The glial cells of the immune system; they can function as phagocytes.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ameboid, ramified, microgliocyte, macrophage, microphage, phagocyte.

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