Aganglionic

/eɪɡæŋɡliˈɑːnɪk/ adjective

Lacking nerve ganglia or nerve cells; describing a condition where certain nerve tissues are absent or underdeveloped.

From Greek 'a-' (without) plus 'ganglion' (a cluster of nerve cells) plus the suffix '-ic' (relating to). The term is primarily used in medical contexts, especially in describing intestinal disorders.

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