| Name: | cranial ganglion |
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| Synonyms: | cranial ganglia, presumptive cranial ganglia |
| Definition: | Ganglion which is located in the head. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000013] |
| Name: | neurofilament |
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| Synonyms: | type IV intermediate filament |
| Definition: | A type of intermediate filament found in the core of neuronal axons. Neurofilaments are heteropolymers composed of three type IV polypeptides: NF-L, NF-M, and NF-H (for low, middle, and high molecular weight). Neurofilaments are responsible for the radial growth of an axon and determine axonal diameter. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005883] QuickGO AmiGO |