Small cells characteristic of the substantia gelatinosa (lamina II) of the dorsal horn of the spinal cord. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
small, deeply staining Golgi type II neurons that constitute the chief cells of Rolando gelatinous substance; cf. Rolando cells.
Type: Term Pronunciation: gēr′ke Definitions: 1. small cells characteristic of the substantia gelatinosa (lamina II) of the dorsal horn of the spinal cord.