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.
( PAYR-uh-GANG-glee-uh )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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