Definition

Relating to a group of nerve cells that work together to send signals in the body.

Example

The doctor explained that the ganglial cells are important for transmitting information in the nervous system.

Conversation

Did you hear about the study on ganglial responses in the brain?

No, I haven't! What did they find out?

They discovered some interesting links between ganglial activity and memory retention.

That sounds fascinating! I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ganglial → It is derived from "ganglion" (from Greek "ganglion", meaning a swelling or knot) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "ganglial" refers to something that is pertaining to a ganglion, which is a structure containing a number of nerve cell bodies.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'knot' ('ganglion') in the nervous system, and remember that 'ganglial' means related to that knot.

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