Phrase Hound found 33 phrases and 17 compound words that contain ganglion. The most common are listed below. Open ganglion in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 33
- basal ganglionAny of a group of nuclei in the brain interconnected with the cerebral cortex, thalamus and brainstem.
- ganglion cystA swelling on or around joints and tendons in the hand or foot.
- inferior cervical ganglionA ganglion that is located between the base of the transverse process of the seventh cervical vertebra and the fifth rib and is usually partly or completely fused with the first thoracic ganglion to form the stellate ganglion.
- middle cervical ganglionA ganglion at the level of the cricoid cartilage that is the smallest of the cervical ganglia, that varies in its presence or absence, size, form, and position, and that sends fibers to the fifth and sixth cervical nerves.
- superior cervical ganglionA ganglion at the top of the sympathetic chain that lies between the internal carotid artery and the second and third cervical vertebrae and that sends postganglionic fibers to the heart, larynx, and pharynx, and to the head.
- submandibular ganglionAn autonomic ganglion that is situated on the hyoglossus muscle above the deep part of the submandibular gland, receives preganglionic fibers from the facial nerve by way of the chorda tympani, and sends postganglionic fibers to the …
- cervical ganglionAny of three sympathetic ganglia on each side of the neck.
- spiral ganglionA mass of bipolar cell bodies occurring in the modiolus of the organ of Corti and giving off axons which comprise the cochlear nerve.
- vestibular ganglionA sensory ganglion in the trunk of the vestibular nerve in the internal auditory canal that contains cell bodies supplying nerve fibers comprising the vestibular nerve.
- trigeminal ganglionA large flattened sensory root ganglion of the trigeminal nerve that lies within the skull and behind the orbit.
- otic ganglionA small parasympathetic ganglion that is associated with the mandibular nerve, situated near the foramen ovale of the sphenoid bone, receives preganglionic fibers from the glossopharyngeal nerve by way of the lesser petrosal nerve, and …
- semilunar ganglionSynonym of trigeminal ganglion: A large flattened sensory root ganglion of the trigeminal nerve that lies within the skull and behind the orbit.
- autonomic ganglionA cluster of nerve cell bodies (a ganglion) in the autonomic nervous system.
- ganglion cystsplural of ganglion cyst: A swelling on or around joints and tendons in the hand or foot.
- inferior ganglionThe lower and larger of the two sensory ganglia of the glossopharyngeal nerve.
- spinal ganglionA ganglion in the dorsal root of a spinal nerve.
- thoracic ganglionAny of the ganglia of the sympathetic chain in the thoracic region that occur in 12 or fewer pairs.
- ciliary ganglionA small autonomic ganglion on the nasociliary branch of the ophthalmic nerve receiving preganglionic fibers from the oculomotor nerve and sending postganglionic fibers to the ciliary muscle and to the iris sphincter.
- dorsal root ganglionA ganglion in the dorsal root of a spinal nerve.
- stellate ganglionA composite ganglion formed by fusion of the inferior cervical ganglion and the first thoracic ganglion of the sympathetic chain of a vertebrate animal.
- geniculate ganglionA small reddish ganglion consisting of sensory and sympathetic nerve cells located at the sharp backward angle of the facial nerve.
- Gasserian ganglionSynonym of trigeminal ganglion: A large flattened sensory root ganglion of the trigeminal nerve that lies within the skull and behind the orbit.
- Meckel's ganglionSynonym of pterygopalatine ganglion: An autonomic ganglion of the maxillary nerve that is situated in the pterygopalatine fossa and that receives preganglionic parasympathetic fibers from the facial nerve and sends postganglionic fibers to …
- pterygopalatine ganglionAn autonomic ganglion of the maxillary nerve that is situated in the pterygopalatine fossa and that receives preganglionic parasympathetic fibers from the facial nerve and sends postganglionic fibers to the nasal mucosa, palate, pharynx …
- photosensitive retinal ganglion cellsplural of photosensitive retinal ganglion cell: An intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cell
Compound words 17
- aganglionosisA medical condition involving absence of ganglia.
- synganglionA nerve mass located near the esophagus in certain ticks.
- deganglionatedHaving had a ganglion or ganglia removed.
- gangliformHaving the form of a ganglion.
- ganglionitisinflammation of a ganglion
- ganglionlessWithout ganglia.
- ganglionopathyA disease affecting the ganglia.
- ganglionosisAny disease that affects the ganglia
- hemiganglionOne half of a ganglion, each half carrying one of a pair of neurons
- hypoganglionosisA disorder characterised by a deficiency of ganglions.