Ganglial

/ˈɡæŋɡliəl/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or affecting a ganglion or nerve cluster.

Etymology

From Greek 'ganglion' plus the adjective suffix '-al.' This is the standard modern English adjective form used in anatomy and medicine.

Kelly Says

Every time you feel a 'stiff neck,' there's a good chance inflammation is affecting your ganglial structures—nerve clusters branch throughout your body, and they're more important to movement than most people realize.

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