Meaning of the word plexus in English

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plexus

US /ˈplek.səs/
UK /ˈplek.səs/
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Noun

1.

a network of nerves or vessels in the body

Example:
The solar plexus is a complex network of nerves located in the abdomen.
Damage to the brachial plexus can cause weakness or numbness in the arm.
2.

a complex or intricate network or system of interconnected parts

Example:
The city's transportation plexus is a marvel of modern engineering.
The novel explores the complex plexus of human relationships.
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