Complexus

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A complex, an aggregate of parts dated

    "Whenever any of the great complexuses of the nerves, by intestine jars, have entangled themselves, at my approach they range into regular order, and give mutual assistance to each other in a friendly embracing intercourse […]"

  2. 2
    A large muscle of the back, passing from the spine to the head.

Example

More examples

"Whenever any of the great complexuses of the nerves, by intestine jars, have entangled themselves, at my approach they range into regular order, and give mutual assistance to each other in a friendly embracing intercourse […]"

Etymology

Latin complexus (“embrace”).

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