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plexus
noun(plex-us)
a network of anastomosing or interlacing blood vessels or nerves
plexus
noun(plex-us)
an interwoven combination of parts or elements in a structure or system
plexus
noun(plex-us)
a network of nerves lying mostly in the armpit and supplying nerves to the chest, shoulder, and arm
plexus
noun(plex-us)
a nerve plexus in the abdomen that is situated behind the stomach and in front of the aorta and the crura of the diaphragm and contains several ganglia distributing nerve fibers to the viscera
plexus
noun(plex-us)
the pit of the stomach; specifically : the part of the abdomen including the stomach that is particularly vulnerable to the effects of a blow to the body wall in front of it
plexus
noun(plex-us)
the area on the front of the body just below the ribs

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