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ganglions

/ˈɡæŋɡliənz/ /ˈɡæŋɡliˌɑnz/

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

Examples :

"The doctor explained that the shingles rash was following the path of nerves connected to ganglions near my spine, causing intense pain in a specific area of my body. "
anatomy medicine physiology body biology organ

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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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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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significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

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following verb

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

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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."

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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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connected verb

/kəˈnɛktɪd/

(of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

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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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diagnosed verb

/ˈdaɪəɡnoʊzd/ /ˈdaɪəɡnoʊst/

To determine which disease is causing a sick person's signs and symptoms; to find the diagnosis.

"After many tests, the doctor diagnosed her with the flu. "

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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. "