Definition of Plexus myentericus

1. Noun. A plexus of unmyelinated fibers and postganglionic autonomic cell bodies in the muscular coat of the esophagus and stomach and intestines.

Exact synonyms: Myenteric Plexus
Generic synonyms: Nerve Plexus

Medical Definition of Plexus myentericus

1. One of two ganglionated neural networks which together form the enteric nervous system. The myenteric (auerbach's) plexus is located between the longitudinal and circular muscle layers of the gut. Its neurons project to the circular muscle, to other myenteric ganglia, to submucosal ganglia, or directly to the epithelium, and play an important role in regulating and patterning gut motility. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Plexus Myentericus

plexus lienalis
plexus lingualis
plexus lumbalis
plexus lumbalis
plexus lumbosacralis
plexus lymphaticus
plexus mammarius
plexus mammarius internus
plexus maxillaris externus
plexus maxillaris internus
plexus meningeus
plexus mesentericus
plexus mesentericus inferior
plexus mesentericus superior
plexus myentericus (current term)
plexus myentericus (current term)
plexus nervorum spinalium
plexus nervosus
plexus occipitalis
plexus oesophageus
plexus of anterior cerebral artery
plexus of choroid artery
plexus of middle cerebral artery
plexus of spinal nerves
plexus ophthalmicus
plexus ovaricus
plexus pampiniformis
plexus pancreaticus
plexus pelvinus
plexus periarterialis

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