Plexus Myentericus (Noun)
Meaning
A plexus of unmyelinated fibers and postganglionic autonomic cell bodies in the muscular coat of the esophagus and stomach and intestines.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The plexus myentericus is a complex network of nerve fibers that regulates the contraction and relaxation of the gastrointestinal tract muscles.
- In the gastrointestinal tract, the plexus myentericus plays a crucial role in controlling peristalsis and the movement of food through the digestive system.
- Damage to the plexus myentericus can lead to gastrointestinal motility disorders, such as gastroparesis and chronic constipation.
- The plexus myentericus is often referred to as Auerbach's plexus, named after the German anatomist who first described it in the 19th century.
- Dysfunction of the plexus myentericus has been implicated in various gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.