Term Name: | microglia differentiation |
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Synonyms: | microglial cell differentiation |
Definition: | The process in which a relatively unspecialized cell acquires specialized features of a microglial cell. Microglia are glial cells that act as the immune cells of the central nervous system. They form part of the supporting structure of this system. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0014004] QuickGO AmiGO |