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Noun: microglia  mI'krógleeu
  1. Neuroglial tissue of mesodermal origin that can become phagocytic

Derived forms: microglias

Type of: glia, neuroglia

Encyclopedia: Microglia

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microfiber
microfibre
microfiche
microfilm
microflora
microform
microfossil
microgametophyte
microgauss
microgeneration
microglia
microgliacyte
micrognathia
microgram
Microgramma
Microgramma-piloselloides
micrograph
micrography
microgravity
microhabitat
Microhylidae