Ependymoglial Cells

**Definition:** The macroglial cells of EPENDYMA. They are characterized by bipolar cell body shape and processes that contact BASAL LAMINA around blood vessels and/or the PIA MATER and the CEREBRAL VENTRICLES. Muller cells of the RETINA are included based on similar microenvironmental contacts and morphology.

**Tree numbers:** - A08.637.300 - A11.650.300

**Synonyms:** - Ependymoglial Cell