ganglion
US /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli.ən/
UK /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli.ən/
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ganglion
a structure containing a number of nerve cell bodies, typically linked by synapses, and often forming a swelling on a nerve fiber.
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The dorsal root ganglion contains the cell bodies of sensory neurons.
Le ganglion rachidien dorsal contient les corps cellulaires des neurones sensoriels.
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A common type of cyst is a ganglion cyst, which often appears on the wrist or ankle.
Un type courant de kyste est le kyste ganglionnaire, qui apparaît souvent sur le poignet ou la cheville.