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Myenteric Plexus.
Myenteric Plexus - as a noun
A plexus of unmyelinated fibers and postganglionic autonomic cell bodies in the muscular coat of the esophagus and stomach and intestines
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plexus myentericusExample Sentences
"The myenteric plexus is a network of nerve fibers located between the circular and longitudinal muscle layers of the gastrointestinal tract."
"Damage to the myenteric plexus can lead to conditions such as intestinal pseudo-obstruction."
"The myenteric plexus plays a crucial role in regulating the movement and contractions of the digestive system."
"Neurons in the myenteric plexus can coordinate peristalsis, the wave-like contractions that propel food through the digestive tract."
"The myenteric plexus contains ganglia, which are clusters of nerve cell bodies."
