ganglion; nerve ganglion; nerve knotanatomysee also 神経節
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ガングリオン
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swelling on a tendon sheath
This refers to a cystic swelling that often occurs near joints and tendons, typically containing synovial fluid. It is usually painless but can cause discomfort if it presses on nearby structures.
This meaning refers to a collection of nerve cell bodies located outside the central nervous system, often involved in the peripheral nervous system and transmitting neural signals.