ganglionic

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Relating to a small group of nerve cells

adjective
/ˌɡæŋˈɡliːənɪk/

Specialized

: ganglionar

Other CPA lesions are rare, with ganglionic hamartomas being among the rarest; only 11 cases have been reported.

Examples

Ganglionic hamartomas remain challenging to differentiate preoperatively from other neoplasms of the CPA.

Academic text (2010)
So we call this the post ganglionic Axon.
But the gang ganglionic eminence region gives rise to most of these internals.
Now the ganglionic chapter contained only a brief discussion of nicotine, covering its acute pharmacologic effects.

Academic text (2011)
Based on the histologic examination, a diagnosis of left CPA ganglionic hamartoma was established (Figure 2).

Academic text (2010)
The epidemiologic, laboratory, and histologic findings are similar among patients with ganglionic and extranodal involvement, suggesting a common biologic basis.

Academic text (2004)
The lesion was excised, and pathology confirmed a diagnosis of left-sided CPA ganglionic hamartoma.

Academic text (2010)
The ganglionic cells in the nervous system play a crucial role in transmitting signals.
Researchers studied the ganglionic structure to understand its effects on nerve function.
In some animals, ganglionic tissues are responsible for coordinating reflex actions.

Surface Forms

ganglionic positive

Morphology

ganglionic = ganglion (transparent) = ganglion + ic

Formed by adding the adjective-forming suffix '-ic' to 'ganglion', so the meaning 'relating to or resembling a ganglion' follows directly.

Etymology

Ganglionic comes from the Greek word ganglion, which meant 'a knot' or 'swelling' of tissue and gives the image of a small knot of nerve cells. So, ganglionic means 'relating to' those knots or groups of nerve cells.