ganglion
- n an encapsulated neural structure consisting of a collection of cell bodies or neurons
ganglion cell
- n a nerve cell whose body is outside the central nervous system
gangplank
- n a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside
gangrene
- n necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
- n the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
- v undergo necrosis
gangrenous emphysema
- n (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon
gangsaw
- n a power saw that has several parallel blades making simultaneous cuts
gangway
- n a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)
- n a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside
- n passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores
ganja
- n a strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared
- n the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect
gannet
- n large heavily built seabird with a long stout bill noted for its plunging dives for fish