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MICROGLIE [1 record]

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Record 1 2025-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cytology
DEF

Small neuroglial cells of the central nervous system that have long processes and act as phagocytes at sites of neural damage or inflammation, destroying pathogens and damaged cells.

OBS

microglia: with plural agreement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cytologie
DEF

Ensemble de cellules (dites gliales) de petite taille dispersées dans le système nerveux central, chargées de le défendre contre les infections et d'en nettoyer les lésions.

OBS

microglie : désignation publiée au Journal officiel de la République française le 5 janvier 2023.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Citología
DEF

Célula derivada del macrófago, que reside en el cerebro, que fagocita el tejido neuronal muerto y los microorganismos que logran penetrar al cerebro.

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