otoganglion

[US]/ˌəʊtəˈɡæŋɡliən/
[UK]/ˌoʊtoʊˈɡæŋɡliən/

Translation

n.A parasympathetic ganglion located in the infratemporal fossa near the ear, also known as the otic ganglion, which supplies parasympathetic fibers to the parotid gland.
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Phrases & Collocations

the otoganglion

otoganglion damage

otoganglion surgery

inflamed otoganglion

otoganglion function

otoganglion nerve

otoganglion inflammation

otoganglion pain

chronic otoganglion

otoganglion syndrome

Example Sentences

the otoganglion develops during early embryogenesis in the inner ear region.

researchers mapped the otoganglion complex in detail using molecular markers.

the otoganglion neurons transmit auditory signals to the brainstem.

damage to the otoganglion can result in hearing disorders.

the otoganglion arises from the ectodermal placode during development.

studies show the otoganglion exhibits unique neurochemical properties.

surgical ablation of the otoganglion affects vestibular function.

the otoganglion contains both sensory and autonomic neuronal populations.

developmental genes regulate otoganglion formation in vertebrate embryos.

the otoganglion persists throughout adulthood in mammals.

transplantation of otoganglion cells shows promise for treating deafness.

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