paraganglion

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paraganglion [¦par·ə′gaŋ·glē‚än]

(anatomy)

Small structure associated with the sympathetic nervous system containing chromaffin tissue (hormonally active tissue related to the adrenal medulla). Also known as chromaffin body.

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