ganglion
US /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli.ən/
UK /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli.ən/
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ganglion, zenuwknoop
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.
Het dorsale wortelganglion bevat de cellichamen van sensorische neuronen.
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A common type of cyst is a ganglion cyst, which often appears on the wrist or ankle.
Een veelvoorkomend type cyste is een ganglioncyste, die vaak op de pols of enkel verschijnt.