Definition

Relating to or resembling a ganglion, which is a structure containing a number of nerve cell bodies.

Example

The ganglionated structure of the nervous system plays a crucial role in transmitting signals.

Conversation

Have you seen that new plant at the store?

Yeah, I noticed it looks really unique!

I think they called it ganglionated or something like that.

That makes sense; it definitely has a cool structure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ganglionated → It is formed from "ganglion" (from Greek "ganglion", meaning a swelling or knot) and the suffix "-ated" (meaning having the quality of or characterized by). The word "ganglionated" refers to something that is characterized by or having ganglia, or nerve cell clusters, resembling knots.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ganglion' as a 'knot' in the nervous system, and '-ated' means having that quality. So, ganglionated describes something that has the quality of being knotted or clustered like nerve ganglia.

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