Gangliocyte (Noun)
Meaning
A nerve cell whose body is outside the central nervous system; "damage to ganglion cells in the retina may play a role in the development of glaucoma".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The gangliocyte in the peripheral nervous system is responsible for transmitting signals to the central nervous system.
- Damage to ganglion cells in the retina may play a role in the development of glaucoma, a condition that can lead to vision loss.
- The scientist studied the structure and function of gangliocytes in the autonomic nervous system to better understand their role in regulating bodily functions.
- Gangliocytes in the enteric nervous system control the contraction and relaxation of intestinal muscles, facilitating digestion and absorption of nutrients.
- The researcher used immunohistochemistry to identify and count ganglion cells in the retina of patients with diabetic retinopathy.