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Definition of plexus in English: plexusnounPlural plexuses ˈplɛksəsˈplɛksəs Anatomy 1A network of nerves or vessels in the body. Example sentencesExamples - The myenteric plexus of these appendix specimens had even thicker nerve bundles connecting an increased number of ganglion cells.
- The doubled veins may unite in front and behind the artery to form a plexus around that vessel.
- Around the abdominal aorta, the aortic plexus of nerves can be identified.
- The femoral, lateral cutaneous, and obturator nerves exit from the lumbar plexus.
- This nerve is considered by some authors as the most variable nerve of the lumbar plexus.
Synonyms web, criss-cross, grid, lattice, net, matrix, mesh, webbing, tracery, trellis - 1.1 An intricate network.
the plexus of international relations
Origin Late 17th century: from Latin, literally 'plaited formation', past participle of plectere 'to plait'. Definition of plexus in US English: plexusnounˈplɛksəsˈpleksəs Anatomy 1A network of nerves or vessels in the body. Example sentencesExamples - This nerve is considered by some authors as the most variable nerve of the lumbar plexus.
- The myenteric plexus of these appendix specimens had even thicker nerve bundles connecting an increased number of ganglion cells.
- Around the abdominal aorta, the aortic plexus of nerves can be identified.
- The doubled veins may unite in front and behind the artery to form a plexus around that vessel.
- The femoral, lateral cutaneous, and obturator nerves exit from the lumbar plexus.
Synonyms web, criss-cross, grid, lattice, net, matrix, mesh, webbing, tracery, trellis - 1.1 An intricate network.
the plexus of international relations
Origin Late 17th century: from Latin, literally ‘plaited formation’, past participle of plectere ‘to plait’. |