postganglionic

Adjective

Relating to or being the nerve fibers that extend beyond a ganglion.

ریشه

The word 'postganglionic' is formed by combining the prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' and the word 'ganglionic' relating to ganglia.

مثال

• Postganglionic fibers transmit signals from the ganglia to the target organs.
• The autonomic nervous system consists of both pre- and postganglionic neurons.
• Postganglionic sympathetic fibers release norepinephrine as a neurotransmitter.