Definition of Ganglion cyst

1. Noun. (pathology) A swelling on or around joints and tendons in the hand or foot. ¹

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Medical Definition of Ganglion cyst

1. A small cystic tumour, composed of ganglion cells, containing viscous fluid and connected either with a joint membrane or a tendon sheath. Commonly found on the back of the wrist, hands or feet. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ganglion Cyst

gangliocyte
gangliocytoma
ganglioform
ganglioglioma
gangliolysis
ganglioma
ganglion
ganglion cell
ganglion cells of dorsal spinal root
ganglion cells of retina
ganglion cervicale inferius
ganglion cervicale medium
ganglion cervicale superius
ganglion cervicothoracicum
ganglion ciliare
ganglion cyst (current term)
ganglion cysts
ganglion extracraniale
ganglion geniculi
ganglion habenulae
ganglion impar
ganglion inferius nervi glossopharyngei
ganglion inferius nervi vagi
ganglion isthmi
ganglion mesentericum inferius
ganglion mesentericum superius
ganglion of facial nerve
ganglion of intermediate nerve
ganglion of nervus intermedius
ganglion of trunk of vagus

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