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ganglionic

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

adjective

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


Other Word Forms

  • interganglionic adjective
  • multiganglionic adjective
  • nonganglionic adjective
  • postganglionic adjective
  • preganglionic adjective

Etymology

Origin of ganglionic

First recorded in 1820–30; ganglion + -ic

Example Sentences

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Heterogeneity within mitotic progenitors in the ganglionic eminences is driven by a highly conserved maturation trajectory, alongside eminence-specific transcription factor expression that seeds the emergence of later diversity.

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

If a sensory neuron projects directly to the ganglionic neuron and causes it to activate the effector target, then the CNS is not involved.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

These preganglionic fibers release ACh, which excites the ganglionic neuron through the nicotinic receptor.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Every part of the digestive apparatus is supplied with arteries, veins, lymphatics, and nervous filaments, from the ganglionic system of nerves.

From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Cutter, Calvin