microglia

English

Etymology

micro- +‎ glia

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊˌɡli.ə/

Noun

microglia pl (plural only)

  1. (biology) The glial cells of the immune system; they can function as phagocytes

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