Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ganglia
Noun
ˈɡaŋɡliə
Definition
A ganglion is a structure containing a collection of nerve cell bodies, often forming a swelling or knot along a nerve pathway.
Examples
- The dorsal root ganglia contain sensory nerve cell bodies.
- Ganglia are essential for reflex actions in the body.
- Autonomic ganglia are involved in regulating involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion.
Meaning
Ganglia serve as relay stations in the nervous system, processing and transmitting information between different parts of the body.
Synonyms
- nodule
- node
- knot
