ganglionated
|gan-gli-o-nat-ed|
C1
/ˈɡæŋɡliəˌneɪtɪd/
(ganglion)
nerve cluster or cystic swelling
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ganglionated' originates from the word 'ganglion', which comes from Greek, specifically the word 'ganglion', meaning 'tumor' or 'swelling'.
Historical Evolution
'ganglion' was adopted into Latin as 'ganglion', and eventually became the modern English word 'ganglion'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a 'tumor' or 'swelling', but over time it evolved into its current meaning related to nerve cell clusters.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having ganglia; characterized by the presence of ganglia.
The ganglionated structure of the nervous system is crucial for its function.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/23 22:55