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ganglionic

American  
[gang-glee-on-ik] / ˌgæŋ gliˈɒn ɪk /

adjective

Anatomy.
  1. of, relating to, or consisting of ganglia.


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Etymology

Origin of ganglionic

First recorded in 1820–30; ganglion + -ic

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Inan, M., Welagen, J. & Anderson, S. A. Spatial and temporal bias in the mitotic origins of somatostatin- and parvalbumin-expressing interneuron subgroups and the chandelier subtype in the medial ganglionic eminence.

From Nature Mar. 4, 2018

Genetic fate mapping reveals that the caudal ganglionic eminence produces a large and diverse population of superficial cortical interneurons.

From Nature Mar. 4, 2018

All ganglionic neurons of the autonomic system, in both sympathetic and parasympathetic ganglia, are activated by ACh released from preganglionic fibers.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

Because the efferent branch of a visceral reflex involves two neurons—the central neuron and the ganglionic neuron—a “short circuit” can be possible.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

The pedal mass is the smallest of the three chief ganglionic areas.

From Journal of Entomology and Zoology Volume 11, Number 4, December 1919 by Alexander, Charles P.

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