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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 ]

Synonyms: plexus vasculosus

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  • AEO:0000219
  • FMA:5900
  • EHDAA2:0004112
  • EMAPA:35904
  • XAO:0004143
UBPROP 0000001

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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UBERON:0005629

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Vascular plexus