ganglionic, a.
(gæŋglɪˈɒnɪk)
[f. ganglion + -ic.]
a. Relating to, composed of, or furnished with, ganglia.
| 1826 Kirby & Sp. Entomol. IV. 3 The ganglionic [type] is where the nervous system consists of a series of ganglions connected by nervous threads or a medullary chord. 1860 H. Spencer in Macm. Mag. I. 395 An impression on the end of an afferent nerve is conveyed to some ganglionic centre. 1880 Bastian Brain 28 The grey matter of the nervous system is, for the most part, ganglionic tissue. |
b. ganglionic blocking = ganglion-blocking adj.
| 1946 Acheson & Moe in Jrnl. Pharmacol. & Exper. Therap. LXXXVII. 236 We therefore propose that the predominant action of tetraethylammonium ion, which accounts for its vasodepressor and cardiodecelerator effects, be called simply a ganglionic blocking effect. 1961 A. Goth Med. Pharmacol. vii. 99 The majority of the ganglionic blocking drugs are quaternary ammonium compounds. |