plexus

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Translations 2 Dutch 2.1 Pronunciation 2.2 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Latin, from plex-, past participle stem of plectere (“‘plait, interweave’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /'plɛksəs/
• Rhymes: -ɛksəs

[edit] Noun

plexus (plural plexus or plexuses)

1. A network or interwoven mass, especially (anatomy) of nerves, blood vessels, or lymphatic vessels.

   • 1934: I have the sensation of being immersed in the very plexus of life, focal from whatever place, position or attitude I take my stance. — Henry Miller, Tropic of Cancer

[edit] Synonyms

• rete

[edit] Derived terms

• brachial plexus
• cardiac plexus
• celiac plexus
• choroid plexus
• pelvic plexus
• solar plexus

[edit] Translations

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[edit] Dutch

[edit] Pronunciation

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[edit] Noun

plexus m. (plural plexussen, no diminutive)

1. plexus