Preferred Label : ganglion;
Definition : Subdivision of neural tree (organ) which primarily consists of cell bodies of neurons
located outside the neuraxis (brain and spinal cord); together with a nucleus and
its associated nerve, it constitutes a neural tree (organ). Examples: spinal ganglion,
trigeminal ganglion, superior cervical ganglion, celiac ganglion, inferior hypogastric
(pelvic) ganglion.;
Origin ID : RID13191;
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Subdivision of neural tree (organ) which primarily consists of cell bodies of neurons
located outside the neuraxis (brain and spinal cord); together with a nucleus and
its associated nerve, it constitutes a neural tree (organ). Examples: spinal ganglion,
trigeminal ganglion, superior cervical ganglion, celiac ganglion, inferior hypogastric
(pelvic) ganglion.