Plexus
Meaning of the word
The term “plexus” refers to a network of intertwined nerve or blood vessels that are found in a particular region of the body.
Origin of the word
The word “plexus” originates in the Latin “Plexus”, which means “intertwined” or “tangled”.
Word adverbs
Adverbs related to the word “plexus” are “plexually” and “plexically”.
Conjunctions of the word
There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “plexus”.
Synonyms of the word
Some synonyms for “plexus” are network, tangle, intertwining and mesh.
Word Definitions
- Nerves or blood vessels intertwined in a particular region of the body.
- Set of interconnected elements or structures.
Phrases that the word applies
– The brachial plexus is responsible for the upper limb innervation.
– The solar plexus is located in the abdominal region.
Examples of the word in text
The doctor performed lumbar plexus surgery to relieve the patient’s chronic pain.
The venous plexus is responsible for the return of blood from the end to the heart.
Rhymes with the word
Complex, connected, convex, perplexed.
Anagrams with the word
explore, lepox, pulse.