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plexus Definition

plexus (pleksəs)

noun pl. -·uses or -·us

  1. a complexly interconnected arrangement of parts; network
  2. 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

n.

net, mesh, web; see network 1.

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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