Microgliacyte (Noun)
Meaning
A cell of the microglia that may become phagocytic and collect waste products of nerve tissue.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Microgliacytes play a crucial role in maintaining the health of the central nervous system by removing pathogens and dead cells.
- In response to injury or infection, microgliacytes can transform into a more aggressive phagocytic state to clear debris.
- Activated microgliacytes release various cytokines and chemokines that recruit other immune cells to the site of inflammation.
- The microgliacyte's ability to collect and process waste products of nerve tissue is essential for preventing neurodegenerative diseases.
- Dysfunctional microgliacytes have been implicated in the progression of several neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.