Nerve Plexus (Noun)
Meaning
A network of intersecting nerves.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor carefully examined the patient's arm to locate the precise nerve plexus that was causing the numbness.
- A complex nerve plexus at the base of the neck controlled the motor functions of the entire arm.
- Damage to the nerve plexus in the lower back can result in chronic pain and limited mobility.
- The intricate nerve plexus surrounding the spinal cord played a crucial role in transmitting sensory information to the brain.
- Surgeons must exercise extreme caution when operating near a delicate nerve plexus to avoid causing permanent damage.