brachial plexus


brachial plexus

noun

Definition of BRACHIAL PLEXUS

: a network of nerves lying mostly in the armpit and supplying nerves to the chest, shoulder, and arm

First Known Use of BRACHIAL PLEXUS

circa 1860

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