plexus
plexus
Definition
plexus (plek′səs)
noun pl. -·uses or -·us
- a complexly interconnected arrangement of parts; network
- Anat. a network of blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, etc. the solar plexus (of nerves) in the abdomen
Etymology: ModL < L, a twining, braid < pp. of plectere, to twine, braid; akin to plicare: see ply
plexus
Synonyms
plexus
Usage Examples
Converse of subject
- control: Parts of the body controlled by the lumbar plexus include the reproductive system and the abdomen, and the lumbar region of the back.
Converse of object
- call: The CSF is made in a part of the brain called the choroid plexus.
- form: The pulmonary vessels form the rich plexus of capillaries around the alveoli.
- block: Question 17 A. false B. false C. true D. true E. true There are 3 common approaches to blocking the brachial plexus.
Adjective modifier
- choroid: The CSF is made in a part of the brain called the choroid plexus.
- brachial: This causes tension on the brachial plexus which may stretch or rupture the nerves.
- myenteric: An ideal prokinetic drug should either enhance the contraction of a damaged muscle or normalize the coordination of a damaged myenteric plexus.
- sacral: Transient paraesthesia, numbness and anesthesia of the leg can occur due to spread of anesthetic solution to the sacral plexus 27.
- solar: Her left arm is held over solar plexus to show the seat of the life energy.
- lumbar: All three nerves are derived from the lumbar plexus.
Modifies a noun
- chakra: The solar plexus chakra is at the point where the rear of the saddle would go.
- injury: Complete brachial plexus injury may be caused by excessive traction or force being applied to the baby's head during labor.
- block: For most nerve blocks, for instance axillary brachial plexus block, we just do not know the incidence of long term nerve problems.
- nerve: Brachial plexus nerve blocks with local anesthetic may be used for relief of postoperative pain.
- cyst: They have a routine antenatal ultrasound scan at 20 weeks, which reveals the presence of choroid plexus cysts.
- palsy: Brachial plexus palsy: Brachial plexus palsy injuries are usually caused by traumatic stretching or tearing of the brachial plexus nerves during birth.
Noun used with modifier
- choroid: Two types of potassium current in rat choroid plexus epithelial cells.
- nerve: The chakras are associated with particular nerve plexuses in the physical body.
- axon: The same may be said in regard to the development of the axon plexus of the hippocampus.
- rat: Two types of potassium current in rat choroid plexus epithelial cells.
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