plexus pulmonalis
Definition
Noun 1. A network of autonomic nerves: The plexus pulmonalis is one of two interconnected networks of autonomic nerve fibers (sympathetic and parasympathetic) located within each lung. It is involved in the unconscious regulation of bronchial and vascular functions.
Usage
- The plexus pulmonalis is integral to the neural control of respiration.
- Surgeons must be careful to avoid damaging the plexus pulmonalis during thoracic procedures.
- Signals from the plexus pulmonalis help regulate bronchial muscle tone.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical context: In medical literature, dysfunction of the plexus pulmonalis may be discussed in relation to autonomic disorders affecting the lungs.
- Anatomical description: It is often described in relation to the pulmonary hilum, where nerve fibers converge to form the plexus.
Variants and Related Words
- Pulmonary plexus: This is the more common English term synonymous with . It refers to the same anatomical structure.
- Autonomic plexus: A general term for any network of autonomic nerves; the plexus pulmonalis is a specific example.
- Nerve plexus: A broad term for an interwoven network of nerve fibers.
Synonyms
- Pulmonary plexus
Related Terms (Not Synonyms)
- Bronchial tree: The anatomical structure whose muscles and glands are innervated by the plexus pulmonalis.
- Autonomic nervous system: The larger system to which the plexus pulmonalis belongs.
- Pulmonary hilum: The region of the lung where the plexus pulmonalis is prominently located.
Noun
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one of two autonomic nerve plexuses in each lung
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