plexus
noun
plex·us
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plural plexuses\ ˈplek-sə-səz
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Definition of plexus
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: a network of anastomosing or interlacing blood vessels or nerves
2
: an interwoven combination of parts or elements in a structure or system
Examples of plexus in a Sentence
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There is a plexus of vessels under the forked tongue where the detomidine is absorbed. — Karen Russell, The New Yorker, "Orange World," 4 June 2017 In fact, the suspension seems a bit on the soft side to me in that there’s more bounce after a major bump than a straight shot to the solar plexus. — Mark Savage, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Savage on Wheels: 2017 Jeep Compass Latitude 4x4," 25 July 2017 I was permanently transformed by it, socked from my solar plexus right down to my molecular makeup. — Ann Hornaday, chicagotribune.com, "If Daniel Day-Lewis is really done acting, is it any surprise he did it on his own terms?," 23 June 2017 In the eighth, Barthelemy threw a crushing right to the solar plexus that sent Relikh to his knees, and the Cuban seemed to be getting his moxie back. — Bob Velin, USA TODAY, "Rances Barthelemy wins controversial unanimous decision against Kiryl Relikh," 21 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'plexus.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for plexus
plexus
noun
plex·us
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plural plexuses
Kids Definition of plexus
: a network usually of nerves or blood vessels
plexus
noun
plex·us
| \ ˈplek-səs
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plural plexuses
Medical Definition of plexus
: a network of anastomosing or interlacing blood vessels or nerves