Gangliate

/ˈɡæŋɡliət/ adjective

Definition

Having the form or structure of a ganglion; possessing or characterized by ganglia.

Etymology

From Latin 'ganglionatus' and Greek 'ganglion,' plus the suffix '-ate' meaning 'having the quality of.' This form is used in biology and anatomy to describe structures with ganglion-like characteristics.

Kelly Says

Biologists use '-ate' adjectives like 'gangliate' to describe structural features—a gangliate nerve fiber literally looks like it has little bulbous ganglia along its length, like beads on a string.

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