CEFR C1

radiculoplexus

noun

Meaning

A network of nerve roots formed by the anterior rami of spinal nerves.

Examples

The lumbar radiculoplexus can be affected by conditions like diabetes.
Imaging techniques help visualize the radiculoplexus to diagnose nerve issues.

Synonyms: nerve network, nerve plexus

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radiculoplexus (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ræˌdɪkjʊloʊˈplɛksəs/

Definition

A network of nerve roots formed by the anterior rami of spinal nerves.

Examples

The lumbar radiculoplexus can be affected by conditions like diabetes.
Imaging techniques help visualize the radiculoplexus to diagnose nerve issues.

How to Use radiculoplexus

radiculoplexus block (collocation): A medical procedure to numb a specific nerve network. — "The patient received a radiculoplexus block for pain management after surgery."
damage to the radiculoplexus (collocation): Injury or harm affecting the network of nerve roots. — "Trauma can lead to significant damage to the radiculoplexus."
imaging of the radiculoplexus (collocation): Using medical scans to visualize the nerve network. — "MRI is often used for imaging of the radiculoplexus."

Synonyms of radiculoplexus

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