ganglionic
Meanings
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noun
A ganglion is a mass of nerve fibers, located outside the brain and spinal cord, where nerve fibers from different parts of the body come together.
- "The carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist, which contains the ganglion called the median nerve ganglion."
- "The sympathetic ganglia are located along the spinal cord and play a role in the 'fight or flight' response."
Variants
List of all variants of ganglionic that leads to same resultganglia , ganglion , ganglionated , ganglionic , ganglions
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Greek word 'ganglion' meaning 'knot' or 'lump'
Trivia
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The largest ganglion in the human body is the cervical sympathetic ganglion.
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Ganglions are not always symptomatic and can be harmless.
Related Concepts
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nerve: Ganglions are masses of nerve fibers and are closely related to nerves.
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neuromuscular junction: Ganglions are involved in the transmission of nerve impulses to muscles via neuromuscular junctions.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In medicine, ganglions are often referred to in the context of neurology and anatomy. They have been a subject of interest in various scientific research and have been depicted in medical textbooks and diagrams.
How to Memorize "ganglionic"
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visualize
- Imagine a knot of nerves as a ganglion.
- Visualize the location of a ganglion in the body, such as the carpal tunnel or along the spinal cord. -
associate
- Associate the word 'ganglion' with 'knot' or 'lump'
- Remember that ganglions are masses of nerve fibers. -
mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'ganglion' as 'Giant Anatomical Nerve Gathering Involving Lots Of Neurons'.
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