ganglion cell

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ganglion cell n.
A neuron having its cell body outside the central nervous system. Also called gangliocyte.

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ganglion cell

noun
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" 
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