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