Coeliac Plexus (Noun)
Meaning
A large plexus of sympathetic nerves in the abdomen behind the stomach.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The coeliac plexus is a complex network of sympathetic nerves located in the abdominal region behind the stomach.
- Blockade of the coeliac plexus is a procedure used to relieve severe abdominal pain in some patients.
- Damage to the coeliac plexus can disrupt normal digestive function and lead to various gastrointestinal symptoms.
- The coeliac plexus surrounds the abdominal aorta and superior mesenteric artery, innervating nearby organs.
- Dysfunction of the coeliac plexus has been linked to various conditions, including chronic abdominal pain and gastrointestinal motility disorders.