| ganglion |
A collection of nerve cells associated for the performance of some particular function, but not necessarily capable of coordinating nerve impulses. The term is an anatomical one, and no physiological significance is implied in its use.
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| ganglion |
A swelling or knot from which nerves are given off as from a centre.
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| gangliosidosis |
inherited lipid storage disorder characterized by progressive neuromuscular dysfunction and impaired growth from an early age. GM1 gangliosidosis is due to a defect in the B-galactosidase enzyme resulting in accumulation of galactoside GM1. GM2 gangliosidosis is due to a defect in the hexosaminidase A and B enzymes resulting in accumulation of galactoside GM2
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| gangrene |
Death of tissue caused by infection and/or lack of circulation.
Ãâó: www.njsurgery.com/html/Procedures/glossary.html
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| gantry |
A structure supporting fixed signals, which usually extends across one or more railway tracks. Warrant: Encyclopedia of Railways, OS Nock, 1977 Plural form: gantries
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