terminal ganglion


ter·mi·nal gan·gli·on

[TA] one of the scattered postsynaptic autonomic neurons located in or close to the wall of the organ innervated; they are usually parasympathetic. Synonym(s): ganglion terminale [TA]

terminal ganglion

A ganglion of the autonomic division of the nervous system that lies close to or within the organ innervated. See also: ganglion