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Paraganglia (PA-ruh-GAN-glee-uh) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Paraganglia (PA-ruh-GAN-glee-uh)? A collection of cells that came from embryonic nervous tissue, and are found near the adrenal glands and some blood vessels and nerves. Most paraganglia secrete epinephrine and norepinephrine.

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