The meaning of Ganglion

noun

A structure containing a number of nerve cell bodies, typically linked by synapses, and often forming a swelling on a nerve fibre.

Usage examples:

The two major plexuses consist of ganglia, clusters of nerve cell bodies disposed at more or less r…

noun

An abnormal benign swelling on a tendon sheath.

Usage examples:

Flexor tendon sheath ganglia make up the remaining 10 to 15 percent.

noun

A group of nerve cells found outside the brain and spinal cord