Word
plexus
US/ˈpɫɛksəs/
UK/plˈɛksəs/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The doctor examined the nerve plexus in the patient's neck.”
“The cervical plexus is a network of nerves that provides sensation to the skin of the neck and shoulders.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin plexus (“a twining, plaiting, braid”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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