Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Gorgonian

👉 Gorgonian is a term that refers to an organism that lives in the body of its host, often as part of a complex network of interlaced, interconnected structures called ganglia. These structures are thought to be responsible for various functions such as self-replication and communication between neurons. The term "gorgonian" was coined by Dr. Michael J. Osterloh, an expert in neurobiology at the University of California, San Diego, who has studied gorgonians

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👉 Gorgonian, in Greek mythology, refers to a type of femalevolent spirit or demon. The term is sometimes used as a metaphor for negative forces or spirits that seek to harm or corrupt individuals. Gorgonians are often depicted as having the appearance and characteristics of a dragon, such as their wings and tail, and are associated with destruction and chaos in mythological narratives.

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