macroglia

noun

: glia of ectodermal origin made up of astrocytes and oligodendrocytes compare microglia
macroglial adjective

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“Macroglia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/macroglia. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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