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    ganglion
    /ˈɡaŋɡlɪən/

    noun

    • 1. a structure containing a number of nerve cell bodies, typically linked by synapses, and often forming a swelling on a nerve fibre.
    • 2. an abnormal benign swelling on a tendon sheath.

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  2. www.kenhub.com › en › libraryGanglia: Definition, location, function | Kenhub

    Oct 30, 2023 · Learn about the different types and functions of nerve ganglia in the peripheral nervous system. Find out how they are involved in sensory and autonomic pathways, and their anatomical features and clinical notes.

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      The term glial cell (more formally referred to as neuroglia)...

    • Spinal Nerves

      There are 31 bilateral pairs of spinal nerves, named from...

    • Cranial Nerves

      Anatomy. Cranial nerves are the 12 nerves of the peripheral...

    • Facial Nerve (Cn Vii)

      Associated ganglia: Geniculate ganglion (pterygopalatine...

  3. www.verywellhealth.com › ganglia-5104788Anatomy, Function, and Treatment of the Ganglia - Verywell Health

    Feb 8, 2024 · Ganglia are clusters of nerve cell bodies that connect the peripheral and central nervous systems. Learn about the types, locations, functions, and conditions of ganglia, as well as how they are treated.

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  5. www.biologyonline.com › dictionary › gangliaGanglia - Definition and Examples - Biology Online Dictionary

    Jun 16, 2022 · To simply define ganglia in biology, it is the structure of an oval shape that contains the cell bodies of a neuron, glial, and connective tissue. Ganglia can also be defined as an encapsulated collection of bodies of nerve cells found on the outside of the brain and the spinal cord.

  6. open.oregonstate.education › aandp › chapter13.2 Ganglia and Nerves – Anatomy & Physiology

    Learn about the different types of ganglia and nerves in the peripheral nervous system (PNS), their functions, and their structures. Ganglia are groups of neuron cell bodies, and nerves are bundles of axons with connective tissue and blood vessels.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGANGLIA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Ganglia are specialized groups of nerve cells that coordinate movement, learning, and behavior. Learn more about the anatomy, function, and disorders of ganglia from the Cambridge Dictionary and Corpus.

  8. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › bodyBasal Ganglia: What It Is, Function & Anatomy - Cleveland Clinic

    Aug 5, 2022 · The basal ganglia are a group of brain structures that control movement, decision-making, reward and addiction. Learn about their location, composition, connections and common conditions that affect them.

  9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GanglionGanglion - Wikipedia

    A ganglion ( pl.: ganglia) is a group of neuron cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system. In the somatic nervous system, this includes dorsal root ganglia and trigeminal ganglia among a few others.