autonomic plexus

noun

Meaning

A network of intersecting autonomic nerves and ganglia that regulates involuntary bodily functions like blood flow and organ activity.

Examples

  • The celiac autonomic plexus is a major hub for nerve signals traveling to the digestive organs.
  • Damage to the autonomic plexus can lead to significant disruptions in internal organ regulation.

Synonyms: nerve network, nerve plexus, ganglionated plexus, autonomic nerve bundle