ganglionic

[ gang-glee-on-ik ]

/ ˌgæŋ gliˈɒn ɪk /

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adjective Anatomy.

of, relating to, or consisting of ganglia.

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Origin of ganglionic

First recorded in 1820–30; ganglion + -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM ganglionic

in·ter·gan·gli·on·ic, adjectivemul·ti·gan·gli·on·ic, adjectivenon·gan·gli·on·ic, adjectivepost·gan·gli·on·ic, adjective

pre·gan·gli·on·ic, adjective

Words nearby ganglionic

ganglion, ganglionated, ganglion cell, ganglionectomy, ganglioneuroma, ganglionic, ganglionic blockade, ganglionic blocking agent, ganglionic layer of cerebellar cortex, ganglionic motor neuron, ganglion impar

How to use ganglionic in a sentence

There was, however, in Tilton a want of ganglionic power; he was all brain.
Mystic London:|Charles Maurice Davies
Whenever it is so the activity of the ganglionic system must be in excess, or that of the cerebro-spinal system must be deficient.
The Education of American Girls|Anna Callender Brackett
Mr. Lewes sends his kind regards, and pities all of us who are less interested in ganglionic cells.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. III (of 3)|George Eliot
But in addition to this ganglionic enlargement, all of the branches have special ganglia of their own, Pl.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1|Francis Maitland Balfour

Ganglionic swellings are developed on the common stem and main branches of the nerve.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1|Francis Maitland Balfour

Medical definitions for ganglionic

ganglionic

[ găng′glē-ŏn′ĭk ]

adj.

Relating to a ganglion; ganglial.