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microglia

/maɪˈkrɒɡ.li.ə/

Traduction: Cellule gliale du système nerveux central d'origine mésodermique, capable de devenir phagocytaire et agissant comme principale cellule de défense immunitaire dans le cerveau.

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/maɪˈkrɒɡ.li.ə/C2formalmedical
  • frCellule gliale du système nerveux central d'origine mésodermique, capable de devenir phagocytaire et agissant comme principale cellule de défense immunitaire dans le cerveau.

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

  1. Immune cells of the central nervous systemC2formalmedical

    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.

    frMicroglie

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