Definition of "macroglia" [macroglia]

• Any of various glial cells that are larger than microglia. (noun)

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• "They are expressed in cell types supposed to be involved in MS development such as neurons, endothelial cells, oligodendrocytes, macrophages/macroglia and lymphocytes."
• "Glial cells are divided into two major classes of cell types: microglia and macroglia."