coronary plexus
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Related to coronary plexus: deep cardiac plexus, celiacomesenteric plexus
periarterial plexuses of coronary arteries
the continuation of the cardiac plexus onto the coronary arteries.
Synonym(s): coronary plexus, plexus coronarii cordis
coronary plexus
A network of autonomic nerve fibers that lies close to the base of the heart.
See also: plexus