How to Pronounce "ganglion"
word
GANG-glee-ahn
gang-GLEE-uhn
Definition
A ganglion is a group of nerve cells that form a swelling along a nerve. It can also refer to a small lump or cyst, often found on the hand or wrist.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡæŋɡɫiɑn
British English
ɡˈæŋɡliən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GANG-glee-ahn
UK
gang-GLEE-uhn
Listen in Context
The doctor explained that the lump was a ganglion.
A ganglion can sometimes be painful, especially when pressing on a nerve.
Many ganglia are found in the human nervous system.
If you notice a small bump on your wrist, it might be a ganglion cyst.