Definition of plexus in English:

plexus

nounPlural 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. 1.1 An intricate network.
  the plexus of international relations

Derivatives

plexiform

adjective ˈplɛksɪfɔːmˈplɛksəˌfɔ(ə)rm

Anatomy

Having the form of a network of nerves or vessels in the body.
a large plexiform lesion
Example sentencesExamples
- Both the localized and plexiform neurofibromas of neurofibromatosis type 1 carry an increased risk of malignant degeneration.
- In addition, nitrotyrosine expression was also observed in 18 of 25 plexiform lesions.
- Other findings include secondary medial hypertrophy of pulmonary arteries, alveolar hemorrhage, and absence of plexiform lesions.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin, literally 'plaited formation', past participle of plectere 'to plait'.

Rhymes

nexus, Texas

Definition of plexus in US English:

plexus

nounˈplɛksəsˈpleksəs

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. 1.1 An intricate network.
  the plexus of international relations

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin, literally ‘plaited formation’, past participle of plectere ‘to plait’.

单词	plexus
释义	Definition of plexus in English: plexus nounPlural 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 Derivatives plexiform adjective ˈplɛksɪfɔːmˈplɛksəˌfɔ(ə)rm Anatomy Having the form of a network of nerves or vessels in the body. a large plexiform lesion Example sentencesExamples Both the localized and plexiform neurofibromas of neurofibromatosis type 1 carry an increased risk of malignant degeneration. In addition, nitrotyrosine expression was also observed in 18 of 25 plexiform lesions. Other findings include secondary medial hypertrophy of pulmonary arteries, alveolar hemorrhage, and absence of plexiform lesions. Origin Late 17th century: from Latin, literally 'plaited formation', past participle of plectere 'to plait'. Rhymes nexus, Texas Definition of plexus in US English: plexus nounˈplɛksəsˈpleksəs 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’.
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