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Noun: brachial plexus
  1. A network of nerves formed by cervical and thoracic spinal nerves and supplying the arm and parts of the shoulder
    "Injury to the brachial plexus can cause weakness or paralysis of the arm";
    - plexus brachialis

Derived forms: brachial plexuses

Type of: nerve plexus

Encyclopedia: Brachial plexus