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periarterial plexus

periarterial plexus

9.9
A group of nerves that surrounds an artery and helps control blood flow
  • noun
  • /ˌpɛriˈɑrtəriəl ˈplɛksəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : plexo periarterial
  • Surgeons take care to avoid damaging the periarterial plexus during vascular procedures.

Examples

  • The periarterial plexus surrounding the coronary artery is crucial for regulating heart function.

  • The periarterial plexus plays a crucial role in regulating blood flow.

  • Inflammation can sometimes affect the periarterial plexus, leading to changes in blood flow.

  • Doctors study the periarterial plexuses to understand vascular health.

  • Surgeons take care to avoid damaging the periarterial plexus during vascular procedures.

  • The periarterial plexus surrounding the coronary artery is crucial for regulating heart function.

  • Inflammation can sometimes affect the periarterial plexus, leading to changes in blood flow.

Synonyms

plexus periarterialis
vsperiarterial plexus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of nerves beside a large blood vessel that helps control blood flow

uses an English phrasing for the same autonomic nerve network

Surface Forms

periarterial plexus singular
periarterial plexuses plural

Morphology

periarterial + plexus

The phrase is compositional: 'periarterial' can be analyzed as peri- (around) + arterial (relating to an artery) and 'plexus' means a network of nerves or vessels, so the overall meaning 'a network surrounding an artery' follows directly from the constituents. This formation is morphologically regular and mirrors comparable analytic constructions in other languages, so learners who know the parts should be able to infer the meaning.

Etymology

The noun periarterial plexus comes from the parts peri- ('around'), arterial ('artery') and plexus ('network'). It gives a clear image of a web of nerves wrapped around an artery, so the name tells you it is a network of nerves surrounding an artery.