Word: microglia
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mi
cro
gli
a
Definition: The glial cells of the immune system; they can function as phagocytes
Morphemes:
Affix: micro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Very small.
Affix: glia
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The network of glial cells that supports nervous system tissue.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γλία
Language: grc
Decoded: glia
PoS: Noun
Meaning: glue