plexus celiacus
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Definition
Noun A large network of sympathetic nerves located in the abdomen, behind the stomach. It is a central autonomic nerve center that supplies nerves to the abdominal organs.
Usage
The term plexus celiacus is used in medical and anatomical contexts to refer to a specific nerve network. It is often discussed in relation to abdominal surgery, pain management, and the autonomic nervous system.
Examples
- During the surgery, the surgeon took care to avoid damaging the plexus celiacus.
- Chronic abdominal pain can sometimes be linked to inflammation of the plexus celiacus.
- The plexus celiacus transmits sympathetic nerve fibers to the liver, stomach, spleen, and kidneys.
Advanced Usage
- Celiac plexus block: A medical procedure involving the injection of medication to numb the plexus celiacus, often used to manage severe abdominal pain, such as from pancreatic cancer.
- The patient experienced significant pain relief after undergoing a celiac plexus block.
Variants and Related Words
- Celiac plexus: The most common synonym for plexus celiacus.
- Solar plexus: A less precise, more colloquial term that sometimes refers to the plexus celiacus region, though it can also refer to the area of the upper abdomen in general.
Synonyms
- Celiac plexus
- Abdominal brain (archaic/figurative)
Notes
The plexus celiacus is a key component of the autonomic nervous system, integrating and distributing sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers to regulate the function of abdominal viscera.
Noun
- a large plexus of sympathetic nerves in the abdomen behind the stomach