adj.
Of, relating to, or being the nerve fibers that supply a ganglion, especially a ganglion of the autonomic nervous system.
preganglionic
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(prē-găng'glē-ŏn'ĭk)
adj.
adj.
Situated proximal to or preceding a ganglion, especially a ganglion of the autonomic nervous system.
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Nerve fibers, usually autonomic ones located proximal to a ganglion.
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