SINCE 1828
solar plexus
noun
so·lar plexus
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Definition of solar plexus
1
: a nerve plexus in the abdomen that is situated behind the stomach and in front of the aorta and the crura of the diaphragm and contains several ganglia distributing nerve fibers to the viscera
2
: the pit of the stomach
specifically
: the part of the abdomen including the stomach that is particularly vulnerable to the effects of a blow to the body wall in front of it
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Synonyms for solar plexus
Synonyms
abdomen, belly, breadbasket [slang], gut, stomach, tummy
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solar plexus
noun
so·lar plexus
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Medical Definition of solar plexus
1
: celiac plexus
2
: the part of the abdomen including the stomach and celiac plexus that is particularly vulnerable to the effects of a blow to the body wall in front of it
—not used technically
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