Preganglionic

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹiˈˌɡæŋɡɫiɑnɪk/

Preganglionic (adjective)

  1. Describes nerve fibers that carry signals from the central nervous system to a ganglion.

Examples

  • The preganglionic fibers transmit signals to the ganglia.
  • The preganglionic fibers connect to the ganglia.

Common collocations: preganglionic neuron, preganglionic pathway

Synonyms of Preganglionic

Formal