Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ganglionated

Adjective

/ˌɡæŋɡliəˈneɪtɪd/

Definition

Having or characterized by ganglia, which are collections of nerve cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system.

Examples

The ganglionated structure can be observed in certain types of neural networks in the body.
In the study of human anatomy, various ganglionated formations are vital for understanding nerve pathways.

Meaning

The term ‘ganglionated’ is used to describe structures that contain or resemble ganglia, often referring to nerves or nervous tissue that feature these clusters of neuronal cells.