gan|gli|on

gan|gli|on: gan|gli|on «GANG glee uhn», noun, plural -gli|a or -gli|ons.

1. a group of nerve cells forming a nerve center, especially outside of the brain or spinal cord.

2. Figurative. a center of force, activity, or interest.

3. a tumor, swelling, or cyst in the sheath of a tendon.

╂[< Greek ganglión (originally) a type of swelling (ganglia were compared to tumors)]

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gan|gli|at|ed — «GANG glee AY tihd», adjective. having ganglia … Useful english dictionary
gan|gli|a — «GANG glee uh», noun. a plural of ganglion … Useful english dictionary
gan|gli|on|at|ed — «GANG lee uh NAY tihd», adjective. = gangliated. (Cf. ↑gangliated) … Useful english dictionary
gan|gli|on|ec|to|my — «GANG glee uh NEHK tuh mee», noun, plural mies. the surgical removal of a ganglion … Useful english dictionary
gan|gli|on|ic — «GANG glee ON ihk», adjective. 1. having to do with a ganglion or ganglia. 2. having or characterized by ganglia … Useful english dictionary
gan|gli|ate — «GANG glee iht, ayt», adjective. = gangliated. (Cf. ↑gangliated) … Useful english dictionary
gan|gli|form — «GANG luh frm», adjective. having the form of a ganglion; like a ganglion … Useful english dictionary
gan|gli|o|side — «GANG glee uh SYD», noun. a cerebroside containing neuraminic acid. ╂[< ganglio(n) + (cerebro)side] … Useful english dictionary
gan·gli·on — … Useful english dictionary
a|gan|gli|on|ic — «ay GANG glee ON ihk», adjective. having no ganglia … Useful english dictionary

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