microgliacyte
/ˌmaɪkroʊˈɡlaɪəˌsaɪt/
noun
- A type of small cell in the brain and spinal cord that acts as the main immune defense, cleaning up damaged cells and fighting infection.
- When the brain gets injured, microgliacytes rush to the area to help clean up the damage.
- Scientists are studying how microgliacytes affect memory and learning.
- A healthy microgliacyte can protect the brain from harmful germs.
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