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microglia

/maɪˈkrɒɡ.li.ə/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/maɪˈkrɒɡ.li.ə/

A type of neuroglial tissue of mesodermal origin that can become phagocytic, acting as the primary immune defense cells in the central nervous system.

  • 🇷🇺Тип нейроглиальной ткани мезодермального происхождения, способная становиться фагоцитарной, выступая в качестве основных клеток иммунной защиты в центральной нервной системе.
  1. Immune cells of the central nervous system C2 formal medical

    Specialized glial cells of mesodermal origin that act as the primary immune defense in the brain and spinal cord, capable of becoming phagocytic to clear debris and pathogens.

    • Microglia constantly survey the brain environment for signs of injury or infection.
    • When activated, microglia can change shape and migrate to damaged areas.
    • These cells play a crucial role in neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases.

    🇷🇺Иммунные клетки центральной нервной системы

  • microglia plural form
  • microgliae plural form
  • microglia' possessive plural form
  • microglia's possessive singular form