celiac plexus reflex

ce·li·ac plex·us re·flex

arterial hypotension coincident with surgical manipulations in the upper abdomen during general anesthesia.

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celiac plexus reflex

n.

A fall in arterial blood pressure coincident with surgical manipulations in the upper abdomen during general anesthesia.

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ce·li·ac plex·us re·flex

(sē'lē-ak pleks'ŭs rē'fleks)

Arterial hypotension coincident with surgical manipulations in the upper abdomen during general anesthesia.
Synonym(s): coeliac plexus reflex.

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