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MeSH Heading: Ganglia, Parasympathetic
Tree Number(s): A08.340.315.300; A08.800.050.300.250; A08.800.050.600.300
Unique ID: D005726
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005726
Scope Note: Ganglia of the parasympathetic nervous system, including the ciliary, pterygopalatine, submandibular, and otic ganglia in the cranial region and intrinsic (terminal) ganglia associated with target organs in the thorax and abdomen.
Entry Term(s): Ciliary Ganglion; Ganglion, Parasympathetic; Otic Ganglia; Parasympathetic Ganglia; Pterygopalatine Ganglia; Submandibular Ganglia
NLM Classification #: WL 610
Previous Indexing: Ganglia, Autonomic (1966-1979); Parasympathetic Nervous System (1966-1979)
Public MeSH Note: 80
History Note: 80
Date Established: 1980/01/01
Date of Entry: 1979/05/22
Revision Date: 2014/06/13

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