hypoganglionosis /hy·po·gan·gli·o·no·sis/ (-gang″gle-on-o´sis) lessened number of myenteric ganglion cells in the distal large bowel, with constipation; a congenital type of megacolon.
hy·po·gan·gli·on·o·sis (h  p -g nggl - -n s s)n. A reduction in the number of ganglionic nerve cells, especially of the ganglia of the myenteric plexus. |
hypogangliosis, hypoganglionosis
deficiency in the number of myenteric ganglion cells, usually in the colon leading to the development of megacolon. See also aganglionosis.
Clydesdale myenteric hypogangliosis
megacolon develops at about 4-9 months old. Possibly an inherited trait.
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