Microglia
Microglia Sumit Karia MD Copyright 2010 Definition Microglia consists of cells which are resident macrophages of the brain and spinal cord, thus forming the main…
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Oligodendrocytes
Oligodendrocytes Sumit Karia MD The Common Vein Copyright 2010 Definition Oligodendrocytes are cells of intermediate size, smaller than the astrocytes, and larger than microglial cells.…
Astrocytes
Astrocytes Summit Karia MD The Common Vein Copyright 2010 Definition Astrocytes are the largest cells of the glial tissue. They are named after their star…
Glial Cells
Glial Cells Sumit Karia MD The Common vein Copyright 2010 Definition Glial cells (aka neuroglial cells) are the second of two basic types of cells…