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Trigeminal Ganglion

Medical Definition: The semilunar-shaped ganglion containing the cells of origin of most of the sensory fibers of the trigeminal nerve. It is situated within the dural cleft on the cerebral surface of the petrous portion of the temporal bone and gives off the ophthalmic, maxillary, and part of the mandibular nerves.
Guide Notes: neopl: coord IM with CRANIAL NERVE NEOPLASMS (IM) + histol type of neopl (IM)

Trigeminal Ganglion Medical Definitions and Terms

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