An encapsulated collection of nerve cell bodies, typically linked by synapses, and often forming a swelling on a nerve fiber.

plural of ganglion

Of, pertaining to, or composed of ganglia.

(medicine) Gangliated; furnished with ganglia.

(pathology) inflammation of a ganglion

plural of ganglion cyst

(pathology) A swelling on or around joints and tendons in the hand or foot.

(neuroanatomy) Any of a group of nuclei in the brain interconnected with the cerebral cortex, thalamus and brainstem.

(anatomy) A large ganglion, at the root of the trigeminal, or fifth cranial, nerve.

(neuroanatomy) Synonym of pterygopalatine ganglion.