ganglion

Definition of Ganglion in English :

1. ganglion

an encapsulated neural structure consisting of a collection of cell bodies or neurons

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Ganglion

noun plural -glia (-ɡlɪə) or -glions

1.

an encapsulated collection of nerve-cell bodies, usually located outside the brain and spinal cord

2.

any concentration of energy, activity, or strength

3.

a cystic tumour on a tendon sheath or joint capsule

nounWord forms: plural ˈganglia (ˈgæŋgliə ; gaŋˈglēə) or ˈganglions

1.

a mass of nerve cells serving as a center from which nerve impulses are transmitted

2.

a center of force, energy, activity, etc.

3.

a cystic tumor on a tendon sheath

n. pl. gan·gli·a (-glē-ə) or gan·gli·ons

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

2. Medicine A benign cystic lesion resembling a tumor, occurring in a tendon sheath or joint capsule.

3. A center of power, activity, or energy.