inferior ganglion en · NOUN
Meanings
- The lower and larger of the two sensory ganglia of the glossopharyngeal nerve.
- The lower of the two ganglia of the vagus nerve that forms a swelling just beyond the exit of the nerve from the jugular foramen.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| inferior ganglia | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Synonyms
petrous ganglion · inferior vagal ganglion · nodose ganglion · petrosal ganglion