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postganglionic

/ˌpoʊst.ɡæŋ.ɡliˈɒn.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌpoʊst.ɡæŋ.ɡliˈɒn.ɪk/C2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к нервным волокнам, которые берут начало в ганглии и идут к органу-эффектору (например, мышце или железе).

Relating to nerve fibers that originate from a ganglion and extend to an effector organ (such as a muscle or gland).

  1. Located after a ganglionC2formalmedical

    Situated beyond or distal to a ganglion, especially referring to nerve fibers that originate from cells in autonomic ganglia.

    ruПостганглионарный

    • Postganglionic neurons transmit signals from the ganglion to the target organ.
    • The postganglionic fibers are typically unmyelinated in the autonomic nervous system.
    • Damage to postganglionic nerves can disrupt autonomic functions.
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