vascular plexus
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A vascular network formed by frequent anastomoses between the blood vessels (arteries or veins) of a part. [ http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=70052 ]
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vascular plexus
Synonyms
- plexus vasculosus
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- EMAPA:35904
- AEO:0000219
- EHDAA2:0004112
- FMA:5900
- XAO:0004143
external definition
In a vascular plexus, the contents of the vessels mix. A plexus allows blood to flow via multiple routes. If one branch of the plexus is obstructed, the blood may flow via the open branches[Wikipedia:Plexus#Circulatory_system].
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