noun, singular: ganglion. (neuroanatomy) Mass of nerve tissue; a group of nerve cell bodies, especially nerve cells external to the brain or spinal cord. Supplement. In vertebrates the ganglia are located outside the brain or spinal cord. There are two major groups of ganglia:
In contrast, prunes' reputation for being rich in iron doesn't hold true. In reality, they're a decent, but not spectacular, source. Prunes, however, get overlooked as a source of vitamin A, even though they provide more than ten percent of recommended levels.
Prunes, which are dried plums, contain as much total fiber per serving as celery, green peppers and kiwi. Prunes are one of the best foods you can add to your diet if you're trying to increase your intake of fiber, says registered dietitian Sharon Palmer in the July 2008 issue of Today's Dietitian..