SUBMAXILLARY GANGLION
\sˈʌbmɐksˌɪləɹi ɡˈaŋɡli͡ən], \sˈʌbmɐksˌɪləɹi ɡˈaŋɡliən], \s_ˈʌ_b_m_ɐ_k_s_ˌɪ_l_ə_ɹ_i ɡ_ˈa_ŋ_ɡ_l_iə_n]\
Definitions of SUBMAXILLARY GANGLION
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Is a small nervous ganglion, situate opposite the gland. It seems to be formed by the superior branch of the Vidian nerve, and communicates with the lingual nerve of the inferior maxillary. Its filaments form a plexus which penetrates the submaxillary gland.
By Robley Dunglison
