PLEXUS

plexus, rete

(noun) a network of intersecting blood vessels or intersecting nerves or intersecting lymph vessels

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

plexus (plural plexuses)

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

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

Synonyms

• rete

Anagrams

• suplex

Source: Wiktionary


Plex"us, n.; pl. L. Plexus, E. Plexuses. Etym: [L., a twining, braid, fr. plectere, plexum, to twine, braid.]

1. (Anat.)

Definition: A network of vessels, nerves, or fibers.

2. (Math.)

Definition: The system of equations required for the complete expression of the relations which exist between a set of quantities. Brande & C.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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