ganglial (ˈɡæŋɡlɪəl) or gangliar
Definitions
adjective
- (anatomy) of, relating to, or characterized by an encapsulated collection of nerve-cell bodies, usually located outside the brain and spinal cord
- (pathology) of, relating to, or characterized by a cystic tumour on a tendon sheath or joint capsule
ganglion (ˈɡæŋɡlɪən
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Definitions
noun
(plural) -glia (-ɡlɪə) -glions- an encapsulated collection of nerve-cell bodies, usually located outside the brain and spinal cord
- any concentration of energy, activity, or strength
- a cystic tumour on a tendon sheath or joint capsule
Derived Forms
ˈganglial, ˈgangliar adjectiveˌgangliˈonic, ˈgangliˌated adjective
Word Origin
C17: from Late Latin: swelling, from Greek: cystic tumourSponsored Links
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