ganglionic

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

adjective Anatomy.

of, relating to, or consisting of ganglia.

Origin of ganglionic

First recorded in 1820–30; ganglion + -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM ganglionic

Words nearby ganglionic

ganglion of autonomic plexuses, ganglion of sympathetic trunk, ganglionated, ganglionectomy, ganglioneuroma, ganglionic, ganglionic blockade, ganglionic blocking agent, ganglionic layer of cerebellar cortex, ganglionic motor neuron, ganglionitis

Medical definitions for preganglionic (1 of 2)

preganglionic
[ prē-găng′glē-ŏn′ĭk ]

adj.

Situated proximal to or preceding a ganglion, especially a ganglion of the autonomic nervous system.

Medical definitions for preganglionic (2 of 2)

ganglionic
[ găng′glē-ŏn′ĭk ]

adj.

Relating to a ganglion; ganglial.