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单词 solar plexus
释义

solar plexus

noun

so·​lar plexus ˈsō-lər- How to pronounce solar plexus (audio)
1
: a nerve plexus in the abdomen that is situated behind the stomach and in front of the aorta and the crura of the diaphragm and contains several ganglia distributing nerve fibers to the viscera
2
: the pit of the stomach
specifically : the part of the abdomen including the stomach that is particularly vulnerable to the effects of a blow to the body wall in front of it

Synonyms

  • abdomen
  • belly
  • breadbasket [slang]
  • gut
  • stomach
  • tummy
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Example Sentences

a punch in the solar plexus knocked the air out of him
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Word History

Etymology

from the radiating nerve fibers

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

solar plexus

noun

so·​lar plexus ˈsō-lər- How to pronounce solar plexus (audio)
1
: celiac plexus
2
: the part of the abdomen including the stomach and celiac plexus that is particularly vulnerable to the effects of a blow to the body wall in front of it
not used technically

solar plexus

noun

as in stomach
the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis a punch in the solar plexus knocked the air out of him

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • stomach
  • abdomen
  • belly
  • waist
  • tummy
  • middle
  • gut
  • breadbasket
  • midriff
  • thorax
  • potbelly
  • paunch
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