Plexus
Plexus
Plexus (/ˈplɛksəs/; plural: plexuses or plexi) is a term derived from the Latin word 'plexus', meaning 'braid' or 'twining'. It is used in medicine to describe a network or tangle, often of nerves, blood vessels, or lymphatic vessels.
Etymology
The term 'plexus' is derived from the Latin word 'plexus', which means 'braid' or 'twining'. This term is used to describe the intricate network of nerves, blood vessels, or lymphatic vessels in the human body.
Pronunciation
The term 'plexus' is pronounced as /ˈplɛksəs/. The plural form of 'plexus' can be either 'plexuses' or 'plexi'.
Related Terms
- Nervous system: The complex, highly specialized body system that coordinates actions and sensory information by transmitting signals to and from different parts of the body.
- Blood vessels: The part of the circulatory system that transports blood throughout the body.
- Lymphatic system: The network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials.
- Brachial plexus: A network of nerves that sends signals from your spine to your shoulder, arm and hand.
- Celiac plexus: A complex network of nerves located in the abdomen, near where the celiac trunk, superior mesenteric artery, and renal arteries branch from the abdominal aorta.
- Choroid plexus: A plexus of cells that produces the cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Plexus
- Wikipedia's article - Plexus
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