substantia gelatinosa

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Introduction

A column of very small neurons in the apical part of the posterior horn of the spinal cord.

Its gelatinous appearance is due to the very low content of myelinated nerve fibers.

More general terms

Component of

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999