ganglionic
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gliˈɒn
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ganglion (ˈɡæŋɡlɪən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -glia, -glions | |
| 1. | an encapsulated collection of nerve-cell bodies, usually located outside the brain and spinal cord |
| 2. | any concentration of energy, activity, or strength |
| 3. | a cystic tumour on a tendon sheath or joint capsule |
| [C17: from Late Latin: swelling, from Greek: cystic tumour] | |
| 'ganglial | |
| —adj | |
| 'gangliar | |
| —adj | |
| gangli'onic | |
| —adj | |
| 'gangliated | |
| —adj | |
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Ganglionic
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
ganglionic gan·gli·on·ic (gāng'glē-ŏn'ĭk)
adj.
Relating to a ganglion; ganglial.
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Example sentences
The optic nerve, or nerve of sight, consists mainly of fibers derived from the ganglionic cells of the retina.
The neuroblasts become arranged to form the ganglionic and nuclear layers.
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