microglia /mi·crog·lia/ (mi-krog´le-ah) small nonneural cells forming part of the supporting structure of the central nervous system. They are migratory and act as phagocytes to waste products of nerve tissue.microg´lial 
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mi·crog·li·a (m -kr g l - )n. 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. |
microglia
[mīkrog′lē·ə]
Etymology: Gk, mikros + glia, glue
small, migratory interstitial cells that form part of the central nervous system. They have various forms and slender, branched processes. Microglia serve as phagocytes that collect waste products of the nerve tissue of the body. Also called Hortega cells, mesoglia.
microglia
non-neural cells forming part of the adventitial structure of the central nervous system. They are migratory and act as phagocytes of waste products of the nervous system.
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