solar plexus

noun

so·lar plexus | \ˈsō-lər-

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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abdomen, belly, breadbasket [slang], gut, stomach, tummy

Examples of solar plexus in a Sentence

a punch in the solar plexus knocked the air out of him

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And my solar plexus feels more open, my shoulders more relaxed. — Jessie Sholl, The Cut, "I Tried a Phobia Treatment That Erased My Memories," 14 May 2018 Revenue from congestion pricing will help modernize and speed up public transit, which in turn should get that elbow out of your solar plexus during your morning commute. — Justin Davidson, Daily Intelligencer, "Why You Should Be in Favor of Congestion Pricing in New York," 27 Mar. 2018

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The first known use of solar plexus was in 1771

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solar plexus

noun

so·lar plexus | \ˈsō-lər-

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