microglia

microglia definition - medical

mi·crog·li·a (mī-krŏgˈlē-ə)

noun
Any of the small neuroglial cells of the central nervous system having long processes and ameboid and phagocytic activity at sites of neural damage or inflammation. Also called Hortega cell.

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