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microglia

/maɪˈkrɒɡ.li.ə/

Traducción: Tipo de célula glial del sistema nervioso central, de origen mesodérmico, que actúa como célula inmunitaria fagocítica principal del cerebro, participando en la defensa, la limpieza de desechos y la regulación de la homeostasis neuronal.

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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.

  • 🇪🇸Tipo de célula glial del sistema nervioso central, de origen mesodérmico, que actúa como célula inmunitaria fagocítica principal del cerebro, participando en la defensa, la limpieza de desechos y la regulación de la homeostasis neuronal.
  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.

    🇪🇸Microglía

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