Orthopedic Terms

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

• The ganglion is a collection of nerve cell bodies outside the central nervous system.
• I heard that ganglion is some kind of nerve cluster outside the brain.
• My ganglion is acting up again, giving me all sorts of pains.
• The team leader serves as the ganglion of the group, connecting everyone together.

noun a photograph or image produced by X-rays, especially for diagnostic purposes

• The doctor reviewed the roentgenograph to assess the patient's condition.
• The X-ray technician took a roentgenograph of my broken arm.
• I had to get a roentgenograph of my teeth at the dentist.
• The detective examined the roentgenograph of the crime scene for clues.

adjective relating to the nape of the neck or the back of the head

• The nuchal ligament provides support to the neck and helps maintain posture.
• I strained my nuchal muscles while working out at the gym.
• I can't turn my head properly because of this nuchal pain.
• The weight of the world felt like a heavy nuchal burden on her shoulders.

verb to turn or rotate (the hand or foot) so that the palm or sole is facing downward or inward

• It is important to assess the degree of pronation in patients with foot problems.
• My physical therapist told me I pronate too much when I run.
• Dude, you pronate like crazy when you walk!
• She tends to pronate towards negative thinking when faced with challenges.