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ganglia

/ˈɡæŋɡli.ə/

Meanings
noun
An encapsulated collection of nerve-cell bodies, located outside the brain and spinal cord.

Examples :

"The doctor explained that the patient's shingles rash was causing intense pain due to inflammation of the sensory ganglia along the nerve pathways. "
anatomy physiology medicine body organ biology

Related Words

Illustration coordination

coordination noun

/koʊˌɔɹdɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect.

"The team's excellent coordination allowed them to complete the project ahead of schedule. "

Illustration technological

technological adjective

/ˌtɛknəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ /ˌtɛknəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

Of, relating to, or involving technology, especially modern scientific technology.

"The new school uses technological tools like interactive whiteboards for lessons. "

Illustration attracting

attracting verb

/əˈtræktɪŋ/

To pull toward without touching.

"A magnet attracts iron filings."

Illustration collection

collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

Illustration inflammation

inflammation noun

/ɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/

The act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire.

"The inflammation of the dry leaves by the bonfire was quite impressive. "

Illustration explained

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration investment

investment noun

/ɪnˈvɛsmənt/

The act of investing, or state of being invested.

"Giving your children a good education is a wise long-term investment."

Illustration extension

extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

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intellectual noun

/ˌɪntəˈlɛk(t)ʃʊəl/

An intelligent, learned person, especially one who discourses about learned matters.

"The intellectual presented a compelling argument for a new school policy. "

Illustration industrial

industrial noun

/ɪnˈdʌstɹɪəl/

(19th-mid 20th century) An employee in industry.

"My grandfather was a skilled industrial during the 1950s. "

Illustration encapsulated

encapsulated verb

/ɪnˈkæpsəˌleɪtɪd/ /ɛnˈkæpsəˌleɪtɪd/

To enclose something as if in a capsule.

"The museum encapsulated the ancient artifact in a clear plastic case to protect it from damage. "

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innovation noun

/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/

The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.

"The school's latest innovation is a new program that teaches students about sustainable living. "