ganglion
|gan-gli-on|
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/ˈɡæŋɡliən/
nerve cluster or cystic swelling
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ganglion' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ganglion,' where it referred to a 'tumor' or 'swelling.'
Historical Evolution
'ganglion' was adopted into Latin as 'ganglion' and eventually became the modern English word 'ganglion.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'tumor' or 'swelling,' but over time it evolved to refer to a nerve cell cluster or a cystic tumor.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a structure containing a collection of nerve cell bodies, typically linked by synapses, and often forming a swelling on a nerve fiber.
The ganglion is responsible for transmitting signals to the brain.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/04 08:06