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

From Nature • Mar. 4, 2018

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

With respect to the “wiring” involved, the synapse with the ganglionic neuron occurs at chain ganglia superior or inferior to the location of the central neuron.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

A postganglionic fiber—the axon from a ganglionic neuron that projects to the target effector—represents the output of a ganglion that directly influences the organ.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The centres for the antennal nerves form ganglionic swellings on the oesophageal connectives.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various