myenteric plexus

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Noun myenteric plexus has 1 sense

myenteric plexus, plexus myentericus - a plexus of unmyelinated fibers and postganglionic autonomic cell bodies in the muscular coat of the esophagus and stomach and intestines
--₁ is a kind of nerve plexus

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Term: Myenteric Plexus

Description:

The myenteric plexus, also known as Auerbach's plexus, is a network of nerve fibers found in the muscularis externa layer of the gastrointestinal tract. It plays a crucial role in regulating the movement and contraction of the smooth muscles in the digestive system.

Sample Sentences:

The myenteric plexus controls the rhythmic contractions of the digestive muscles.
Dysfunction of the myenteric plexus can lead to digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome.
Researchers are studying the communication pathways within the myenteric plexus to develop new treatments for gastrointestinal diseases.

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