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plexus

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈpɫɛksəs// UK //plˈɛksəs// plexus

n. a network of nerves, blood vessels, or fibers that are joined together. In math, it can also describe a complex shape made of many parts.

n. a network of nerves, blood vessels, or fibers. In a mathematical context, it refers to a complex geometric figure or a set of interconnected elements.


SIMPLE

The doctor examined the nerve plexus in the patient's neck.

CONTEXTUAL

The cervical plexus is a network of nerves that provides sensation to the skin of the neck and shoulders.

COMPLEX

The intricate plexus of veins and arteries in the brain requires a highly specialized surgical approach to ensure that blood flow remains uninterrupted during the procedure.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from Latin plexus (“a twining, plaiting, braid”).

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