Definition of Otoganglion

1. Noun. An autonomic ganglion whose postganglionic fibers are distributed to the parotid gland.

Exact synonyms: Otic Ganglion
Generic synonyms: Autonomic Ganglion

Medical Definition of Otoganglion

1. An autonomic ganglion situated below the foramen ovale medial to the mandibular nerve; its postganglionic, parasympathetic fibres are distributed to the parotid gland. Synonym: ganglion oticum, Arnold's ganglion, auricular ganglion, otoganglion. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Otoganglion

otoconite
otocrane
otocranial
otocranium
otocyst
otocyst
otocystic
otocysts
Otodectes
otodectic
otodectic mange
otodynia
Otoe
otoencephalitis
otoganglion (current term)
otoganglion (current term)
otogenic
otogenous abscess
otography
otolaryngologist
otolaryngologist
otolaryngology
otolaryngology
otolite
otolith
otolithic
otolithic membrane
otoliths
otoliths
otolitic

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