Definition of Hypogastric plexus

1. Noun. A plexus of nerves serving the pelvic viscera.

Exact synonyms: Plexus Hypogastricus
Generic synonyms: Nerve Plexus

Medical Definition of Hypogastric plexus

1. A complex network of nerve fibres in the pelvic region. The hypogastric plexus distributes sympathetic fibres from the lumbar paravertebral ganglia and the aortic plexus, parasympathetic fibres from the pelvic nerve, and visceral afferents. The bilateral pelvic plexus is in its lateral extent. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypogastric Plexus

hypogaeum
hypogaeums
hypogalactia
hypogalactous
hypogammaglobulinaemias
hypogammaglobulinemia
hypogammaglobulinemias
hypogamy
hypoganglionosis
hypogastric
hypogastric artery
hypogastric ganglia
hypogastric nerve
hypogastric plexus (current term)
hypogastric reflex
hypogastric vein
hypogastrium
hypogastrocele
hypogastropagus
hypogea
hypogeal
hypogean
hypogee
hypogees
hypogene
hypogeneses

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