Meaning
An encapsulated collection of nerve cell bodies, typically linked by synapses, and often forming a swelling on a nerve fiber.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Borrowed from Ancient Greek γᾰγγλῐ́ον (gănglĭ́on, “encysted tumour on a tendon or aponeurosis”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: