Paraganglia
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| Paraganglia | |
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| Term | Paraganglia |
| Short definition | para-aminobenzoic acid - (pronounced) (PAYR-uh-uh-MEE-noh-ben-ZOH-ik A-sid) A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Bacteria that live in the gut need para-aminobenzoic acid to survive. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Paraganglia - (pronounced) (PAYR-uh-GANG-joy-uh) A collection of cells derived from embryonic nerve tissue and found near the adrenal glands and some blood vessels and nerves. Most paraganglia secrete epinephrine and norepinephrine
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