coeliac plexus

Noun
  1. A large plexus of sympathetic nerves in the abdomen behind the stomach (synset 105516386)
    is a type of: nerve plexus - a network of intersecting nerves
    is a part of: sympathetic nervous system - originates in the thoracic regions of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the parasympathetic: reduces digestive secretions; speeds the heart; contracts blood vessels
    same as: abdominal nerve plexus, plexus celiacus, solar plexus

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