Plexus

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈplÉ›ksÉ™s/
• Rhymes: -É›ksÉ™s

Origin

Latin, from plex-, past participle stem of plectere ("plait, interweave").

Full definition of plexus

Noun

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
2. (math) The system of equations required for the complete expression of the relations which exist between a set of quantities.

Synonyms

• rete

Derived terms

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

Anagrams

• suplex