aganglionic
|a-gan-glion-ic|
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/ˌeɪˌɡæŋˈɡliːɒnɪk/
without ganglia
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aganglionic' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'ganglion' meaning 'knot' or 'nerve center'.
Historical Evolution
'aganglionic' was formed by combining the Greek prefix 'a-' with the word 'ganglionic', which itself comes from 'ganglion'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without ganglia', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking ganglia, which are clusters of nerve cells.
The condition is characterized by aganglionic segments in the colon.
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Last updated: 2025/05/28 10:06