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ganglion

/ˈɡæŋɡli.ən/

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

Examples :

""After the accident, the doctor examined a swelling near the patient's wrist, suspecting it might be a ganglion, a collection of nerve cells." "
anatomy medicine organ physiology body biology

Related Words

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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. "

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suspecting verb

/səˈspɛktɪŋ/ /səˈspɛktɪn/

To imagine or suppose (something) to be true, or to exist, without proof.

"to suspect the presence of disease"

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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."

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movements noun

/ˈmuːv.mənts/

Physical motion between points in space.

"I saw a movement in that grass on the hill."

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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. "

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industrial noun

/ɪnˈdʌstɹɪəl/

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

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

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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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controlling verb

/kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/ /kənˈtroʊlɪn/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

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suspected verb

/səsˈpɛktɪd/

To imagine or suppose (something) to be true, or to exist, without proof.

"to suspect the presence of disease"

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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. "

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neurologist noun

/nʊˈrɑlədʒɪst/ /njʊˈrɑlədʒɪst/

A doctor or scientist who practices or specializes in neurology.

"My grandfather, a neurologist, specializes in treating conditions affecting the nervous system. "