otic ganglion
noun
Simple meaning
An autonomic ganglion whose postganglionic fibers are distributed to the parotid gland.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɑtɪkɡæŋɡliɑn
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
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An autonomic ganglion whose postganglionic fibers are distributed to the parotid gland
neuroanatomyzootomy
A small parasympathetic ganglion that is associated with the mandibular nerve, situated near the foramen ovale of the sphenoid bone, receives preganglionic fibers from the glossopharyngeal nerve by way of the lesser petrosal nerve, and sends postganglionic parasympathetic fibres to the parotid gland by way of the auriculotemporal nerve.
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This meaning: An autonomic ganglion whose postganglionic fibers are distributed to the parotid gland
Used this way, otic ganglion is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in technical or specialist writing contexts.
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- Formality
- Specialist/technical
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Specialized
- Connotation
- Clinical and technical
- Usage feel
- Technical and specialized
Where it naturally appears
- Technical/specialist writing
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