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ganglia

/ˈɡæŋɡli.ə/

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noun

Ganglios

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. "

El médico explicó que la erupción por herpes zóster del paciente estaba causando un dolor intenso debido a la inflamación de los ganglios sensoriales a lo largo de las vías nerviosas.

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noun

Ganglios

Any of certain masses of gray matter in the brain, as the basal ganglia.

Examples :

"The doctor explained that damage to the basal ganglia in the brain can affect movement and coordination. "

El médico explicó que el daño a los ganglios basales en el cerebro puede afectar el movimiento y la coordinación.

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noun

Centro, núcleo

(by extension) A centre of intellectual or industrial force, activity, etc.

Examples :

"Silicon Valley remains a powerful ganglia of technological innovation, attracting talent and investment from around the world. "

Silicon Valley sigue siendo un poderoso centro de innovación tecnológica, que atrae talento e inversión de todo el mundo.

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Quiste ganglionar

A cystic tumour on a tendon sheath or joint capsule; a ganglion cyst.

Examples :

"After typing all day, she noticed a small, painful ganglia on her wrist. "

Después de teclear todo el día, notó un pequeño y doloroso quiste ganglionar en su muñeca.

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