plexus

[ plek-suhs ]

noun

, plural plex·us·es, plex·us.

1. a network, as of nerves or blood vessels.
2. any complex structure containing an intricate network of parts:

   the plexus of international relations.

plexus

/ ˈplɛksəs /

noun

1. any complex network of nerves, blood vessels, or lymphatic vessels
2. an intricate network or arrangement

Word History and Origins

Origin of plexus¹

1675–85; < New Latin: an interweaving, twining, equivalent to Latin plect(ere) to plait, twine + -tus suffix of v. action

Word History and Origins

Origin of plexus¹

C17: New Latin, from Latin plectere to braid, plait

Example Sentences

For all of the good things in their performance it ended with a kick to the solar plexus.

From BBC

Importantly, this feature was preserved during aging, even when the nasopharyngeal lymphatic plexus had shrunk and was functionally impaired.

From Science Daily

They focused on a small region called the choroid plexus, which is known as a major conduit of immune cells into the brain.

From Science Daily

It was like a kick to the solar plexus of their team's chances of progressing, but they were here with their noise and their colour at Stade de Nice.

From BBC

Gel, “Attainable” An absolutely vicious punch in the solar plexus from one of the most exciting new bands in hardcore.

From Los Angeles Times