plexus
ˈplɛksəs
plexi
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Definition of plexus - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
structureRarecomplex network or arrangement of elementsRare
  • The city's subway system is a plexus of routes.
network web
2.
medicalTECH.network of interwoven nerves or vesselsTECH.
  • The brachial plexus is crucial for arm movement.
network web
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Expressions with plexus

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area of the stomach where these nerves are located
He felt a sharp pain in his solar plexus.
network of nerves from neck and chest that controls arm and shoulder
The brachial plexus was injured in the accident.
network of nerves near and supplying the heart
The cardiac plexus controls nerve signals to the heart.
network of nerves around the internal carotid artery
The carotid plexus is crucial for autonomic functions.
network of nerves in the abdomen
The surgeon carefully avoided the celiac plexus during the operation.
nerve plexus beneath the sternocleidomastoid muscle
Injury to the cervical plexus can affect shoulder sensation.

Origin of plexus

Latin, plexus (braid, network)

Terms with plexus included in their meaning

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brachial plexus
largest branch of the brachial plexus extending to the hand
neuroanatomy
nerve from sacral plexus dividing into peroneal and tibial
medical
inflammation of the meninges and choroid plexus
medical
arm paralysis due to brachial plexus injury at birth
network
having the form of a network or plexus
location
nerve plexus beneath the sternocleidomastoid muscle

Examples of plexus in a sentence

  • The internet is a plexus of interconnected networks.
  • The doctor explained the importance of the solar plexus.
  • A damaged nerve plexus can cause severe pain.

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  1. French:réseau, plexus, ...
  2. German:Plexus, Nervengeflecht, ...
  3. Italian:reticolo, plesso, ...
  4. Spanish:entramado, plexo, ...
  5. Portuguese:plexo, rede nervosa, ...
  6. Chinese:网络, 神经丛, ...
  7. Japanese:複雑なネットワーク, 叢, ...
  8. Arabic:شَبَكَة, ضَفِيرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּלֶקְסוּס, מִקְלַעַת, ...
  10. Russian:плексус, сплетение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:плексус, сплетіння, ...
  12. Hindi:जाल, नसों का जाल, ...

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