Preganglionic


adjective, Anatomy.
1.
of, relating to, or consisting of ganglia.

preganglionic pre·gan·gli·on·ic (prē-gāng’glē-ŏn’ĭk)
adj.
Situated proximal to or preceding a ganglion, especially a ganglion of the autonomic nervous system.

ganglionic gan·gli·on·ic (gāng’glē-ŏn’ĭk)
adj.
Relating to a ganglion; ganglial.

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