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microglia

/maɪˈkrɒɡ.li.ə/

Tradução: Tipo de célula da neuroglia de origem mesodérmica que pode se tornar fagocitária, atuando como principal célula de defesa imunológica do sistema nervoso central.

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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.

  • 🇵🇹Tipo de célula da neuroglia de origem mesodérmica que pode se tornar fagocitária, atuando como principal célula de defesa imunológica do sistema nervoso central.
  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.

    🇵🇹Células imunes do sistema nervoso central

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