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plexus celiacus

plexus celiacus

9.0
A large group of nerves behind the stomach that sends messages to the organs in the belly
  • noun
  • /ˈplɛksəs ˌsɛliˈɑkəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : plexo celíaco
  • The plexus celiacus plays an important role in relaying signals to the abdominal organs.

Examples

  • Chronic pain in the abdomen can sometimes originate from the plexus celiacus.

  • During the operation, the surgeon identified the plexus celiacus behind the stomach.

  • The plexus celiacus plays a crucial role in abdominal nerve function.

  • Surgeons often target the plexus celiacus during certain procedures.

  • During the surgery, the team carefully located the plexus celiacus to avoid damaging surrounding nerves.

  • The plexus celiacus is essential for the autonomic control of various abdominal organs.

  • Pain relief interventions often focus on the plexus celiacus to alleviate discomfort in the abdomen.

Synonyms

solar plexus
vsplexus celiacus
  • Specialized
3 6.2

A group of nerves in the belly behind the stomach that helps control digestion and breathing

is the same network but the key stresses naming rather than functional role
coeliac plexus
vsplexus celiacus
  • UK
9.3

A group of nerves in the upper belly behind the stomach that send signals to nearby organs

is the same network but presented with an alternate term or spelling
abdominal nerve plexus
vsplexus celiacus
  • Specialized
7.7

A group of nerves behind the stomach that controls organs in the belly

is the same network but named with established anatomical terms

Surface Forms

plexus celiacus singular
plexus celiaci plural

Morphology

plexus + celiacus

The phrase is compositionally formed from 'plexus' (a network of nerves or vessels) plus 'celiacus' (relating to the abdomen), so the meaning 'abdominal/solar plexus' is derivable in principle. However, 'celiacus' is a specialized Latin/medical form that is uncommon at B1 and the whole term is technical, so the relation is only partially accessible to typical learners without domain knowledge.

Etymology

Plexus celiacus comes from Latin: plexus means 'network' and celiacus means 'of the belly'. It names the large group of nerves behind the stomach that spreads out like sun rays, often called the 'solar plexus', so the name simply means a 'network in the belly'.