Definition

Relating to or made up of clusters of nerve cells called ganglia, which are important in the nervous system.

Example

The ganglionic cells play a crucial role in transmitting signals in the body.

Conversation

Did you know that some of our nerves are ganglionic?

Really? I didn’t realize that was a term used in biology.

Yeah, it refers to the clusters of nerve cells that help transmit signals.

That makes sense! Biology has such interesting terminology.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ganglionic → It is formed from "ganglion" (from Greek "ganglion", meaning a swelling or knot) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "ganglionic" refers to something that is related to or characteristic of 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 'ganglionic' means something related to that knot.

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