aortic paraganglion

aortic paraganglion

[ā′ȯrd·ik ‚pa·rə′gaŋ·glē‚än] (anatomy) A structure in vertebrates belonging to the chromaffin system and found on the front of the abdominal aorta near the mesenteric arteries. Also known as aortic body; organs of Zuckerkandl.