dorsal horn

either of the upper regions of the H-shaped pattern formed by the periaqueductal gray in the spinal cord. The dorsal horns extend toward the dorsal roots and mainly serve sensory mechanisms. Also called posterior horn. Compare ventral horn.

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December 24th 2024

organizational climate

the general character of the total organizational environment as perceived by those who work within it. It is an expression of the organizational culture.