What is another word for Ganglions?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈaŋɡli͡ənz] (IPA)

Ganglions are small fluid-filled sacs that typically develop on the tendons or joints of the hands or feet. They can often be painful and restrict movement. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe these abnormal growths. Some of the most common synonyms for ganglions include cysts, nodules, tumors, or masses. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the same type of growths. While there are several treatment options available to manage ganglions, it's important to seek advice from a medical professional to determine the best course of action for each individual case.

What are the hypernyms for Ganglions?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, lymphatic tissues, lymphatic organs.

Usage examples for Ganglions

And the prohibition as to letters had so severely shaken her nerve Ganglions that she had been forced to seek the strengthening air of an expensive Swiss altitude, from which she had only just returned by way of Paris, where she had been nearly finished off by the dressmakers.
"The Way of Ambition"
Robert Hichens
In the invertebrates, who date further back in the history of the planet than any vertebrate, the nervous system consists of discrete patches of nerve cells, the Ganglions composing the ganglionic system of which the vegetative or autonomic nervous system of man is the direct descendant and representative.
"The Glands Regulating Personality"
Louis Berman, M.D.
In the pit of the stomach is that great central web of nerves called the Ganglions; thence they affect the head and the heart.
"The Caxtons, Part 6"
Edward Bulwer-Lytton

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