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Posterior Horn Cells

Medical Definition: Neurons in the posterior (dorsal) horn of the spinal cord whose cell bodies and processes are confined entirely to the central nervous system. They receive collateral or direct terminations of dorsal root fibers. They send their axons either directly to ANTERIOR HORN CELLS or to the white matter ascending and descending longitudinal fibers.
Previously Indexed: Spinal Cord (1967-1999)
Posterior Horn Cells Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Substantia Gelatinosa - Gelatinous-appearing material in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord, consisting chiefly of Golgi type II neurons and some larger nerve cells.

Posterior Horn Cells Medical Definitions and Terms

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