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

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

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