ganglia

[US]/ˈɡæŋɡliə/
[UK]/ˈɡæŋɡliə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.plural of ganglion; a center of power/activity/interest; medical term for nerve ganglia; also refers to a ganglion cyst

Phrases & Collocations

nerve ganglia

basal ganglia

dorsal root ganglia

sympathetic ganglia

ciliary ganglia

autonomic ganglia

cranial ganglia

sensory ganglia

enteric ganglia

trigeminal ganglia

Example Sentences

the ganglia play a crucial role in the nervous system.

researchers study the ganglia to understand brain function.

damage to the ganglia can lead to movement disorders.

the autonomic ganglia are involved in involuntary functions.

ganglia are clusters of neuron cell bodies.

understanding ganglia can help in treating neurological diseases.

the basal ganglia are important for motor control.

ganglia can be found in both the central and peripheral nervous systems.

some ganglia are associated with sensory processing.

neuroscientists are mapping the connections between ganglia.

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