aortic plexus

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Noun aortic plexus has 1 sense

aortic plexus - a plexus of lymph nodes in the lower portion of the abdominal aorta
--₁ is a kind of plexus, rete

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aortic plexus

Definition: The aortic plexus is a network of nerve fibers located around the aorta, specifically where it branches off into the thoracic and abdominal regions. It plays a crucial role in regulating various physiological functions.

Sample sentences:

The aortic plexus is responsible for the transmission of sensory information from the blood vessels.
Damage to the aortic plexus may lead to impaired autonomic control of heart rate and blood pressure.
The sympathetic fibers of the aortic plexus stimulate the constriction of blood vessels.

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