Plexus Choroideus (Noun)
Meaning
A vascular plexus of the cerebral ventricles that regulate intraventricular pressure.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The plexus choroideus is a highly vascularized structure that plays a crucial role in regulating the production and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid.
- Damage to the plexus choroideus can lead to an imbalance in intraventricular pressure, resulting in hydrocephalus or other neurological disorders.
- The plexus choroideus is located in the lateral ventricles and the fourth ventricle of the brain, where it produces cerebrospinal fluid that cushions and protects the brain.
- Studies have shown that the plexus choroideus is sensitive to changes in intracranial pressure, and can adjust its rate of cerebrospinal fluid production accordingly.
- In some cases, tumors or cysts can develop in the plexus choroideus, leading to obstructive hydrocephalus and increased intraventricular pressure.