Ganglion

['gæŋglɪən]

Definition

(noun.) an encapsulated neural structure consisting of a collection of cell bodies or neurons.

Editor: Oswald--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A mass or knot of nervous matter, including nerve cells, usually forming an enlargement in the course of a nerve.

(n.) A node, or gland in the lymphatic system; as, a lymphatic ganglion.

(n.) A globular, hard, indolent tumor, situated somewhere on a tendon, and commonly formed by the effusion of a viscid fluid into it; -- called also weeping sinew.

Edited by Allison

Definition

n. a tumour in the sheath of a tendon: an enlargement in the course of a nerve: any special centre of nervous action:—pl. Gang′lia Gang′lions.—adjs. Gang′liac Gang′lial Ganglion′ic pertaining to a ganglion; Gang′liate -d provided with a ganglion or ganglia; Gang′liform Gang′lioform having the form of a ganglion; Gang′lionary composed of ganglia.—n. Gang′lion-cell (anat.) a nerve-cell with nucleus and nucleones.—Basal ganglia ganglia situated at the bottom of the cerebrum.

Editor: Milton