Ganglion

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæŋɡliən/

Definitions of ganglion

noun a structure in the form of a mass of nerve tissue, especially one located outside the brain or spinal cord

Example Sentences

A1 I have a ganglion on my wrist.

A2 The doctor said the ganglion is harmless.

B1 She had surgery to remove the ganglion from her foot.

B2 The ganglion was causing him a lot of pain, so he decided to see a specialist.

C1 The ganglion was diagnosed as a benign tumor and was successfully removed.

C2 After months of physical therapy, the ganglion in her hand finally disappeared.

Examples of ganglion in a Sentence

formal The ganglion is a collection of nerve cell bodies outside the central nervous system.

informal I heard that ganglion is some kind of nerve cluster outside the brain.

slang My ganglion is acting up again, giving me all sorts of pains.

figurative The team leader serves as the ganglion of the group, connecting everyone together.

Grammatical Forms of ganglion

• plural: ganglions
• comparative: more ganglionic
• superlative: most ganglionic
• present tense: ganglion
• future tense: will ganglion
• perfect tense: has ganglioned
• continuous tense: is ganglioning
• singular: ganglion
• positive degree: ganglion
• infinitive: to ganglion
• gerund: ganglioning
• participle: ganglioned

Origin and Evolution of ganglion

First Known Use: 1684 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'ganglion' originated from the Greek word 'ganglion' meaning 'tumor' or 'swelling'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'ganglion' shifted from 'tumor' to refer specifically to a mass of nerve tissue. It is now commonly used in medical contexts to describe a cluster of nerve cell bodies.