Ganglioneure

/ˌɡæŋɡliəˈnʊr/ noun

Definition

A single nerve cell or neuron that is part of a ganglion structure in the peripheral nervous system.

Etymology

From ganglion (nerve cluster) + French/Greek 'neur-' (nerve) with the suffix -e. This specialized term combines two levels of nervous system organization into one word.

Kelly Says

A ganglioneure is like a single worker in a corporate office building (the ganglion)—individually it's a neuron, but within the ganglion structure it's part of something bigger and more coordinated!

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