Definitions for plexus
ˈplɛk səsplexus

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. plexus, retenoun

   a network of intersecting blood vessels or intersecting nerves or intersecting lymph vessels

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. plexusnoun

   A network or interwoven mass, especially of nerves, blood vessels, or lymphatic vessels.

2. Etymology: from plex-, past participle stem of plectere.

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1. Plexus

   In neuroanatomy, a plexus (from the Latin term for "braid") is a branching network of vessels or nerves. The vessels may be blood vessels (veins, capillaries) or lymphatic vessels. The nerves are typically axons outside the central nervous system. The standard plural form in English is plexuses. Alternatively, the Latin plural plexūs may be used.

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1. plexus

   A plexus is a complex network or interconnection of parts, particularly in relation to nerves or vessels in the body. In medical terms, it often refers to a network of nerves or blood vessels. However, it can also refer to any complex network or system.

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1. Plexus

   of Plexus

2. Plexusnoun

   a network of vessels, nerves, or fibers

3. Plexusnoun

   the system of equations required for the complete expression of the relations which exist between a set of quantities

4. Etymology: [L., a twining, braid, fr. plectere, plexum, to twine, braid.]

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1. Plexus

   A plexus is a branching network of axons outside of the central nervous system. The four primary nerve plexuses are the cervical plexus, brachial plexus, lumbar plexus, and the sacral plexus. The choroid plexus is a part of central nervous system in the brain and it consist of capillaries, ventricles and ependymal cells.

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1. plexus

   A type of network within the body of an animal or human being.

   The human body has a solar plexus and choroid plexus.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on May 17, 2020  

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Plexus

   a knot: applied to a knot-like mass of nerves, or tracheae.

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1. • Structure

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Anagrams for plexus »

1. suplex

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of plexus in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of plexus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of plexus in a Sentence

1. Joseph Herrera:

   The Kerr Collar definitely could help with the plexus injuries because it is actually bulked up around [the neck area] which diminishes the traction which gets pulled on the nerve fibers that exit the neck.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=plexus
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Plexus
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plexus
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plexus
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=plexus
7. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=plexus
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=plexus