hypoganglionosis

hypoganglionosis
A reduction in the number of ganglionic nerve cells.

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hy·po·gan·gli·o·no·sis (hi″po-gang″gle-ə-noґsis) deficiency in the number of myenteric ganglion cells in the distal segment of the large intestine, resulting in constipation; it is a variant of congenital megacolon.

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