n :  neuroglia consisting of small cells with few processes that are scattered throughout the central nervous system, have a phagocytic function as part of the reticuloendothelial system, and are now usu. considered to be of mesodermal origin mi*crog*li*al adj 
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  mac·ro·glia 
 
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