PsychologyAugust 12, 2026

ganglia

GANG-glee-uh

Definition

Clusters of nerve cell bodies located in the peripheral or central nervous system that play a role in coordinating signals and bodily functions.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'ganglion,' meaning a tumor or swelling, reflecting the physical appearance of these nerve cell masses.

In the news

The article mentions the basal ganglia as a brain region where 'cached values' are stored, serving as part of the slow-learning system that influences dopamine production.

A new dual-process theory solves the mystery of dopamine ramps

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