periarterial plexus of lingual artery

periarterial plexus of lingual artery

an autonomic plexus on the lingual artery, derived from the external carotid plexus. Synonym(s): lingual plexus, plexus periarterialis arteriae lingualis

per·i·ar·te·ri·al plex·us of lin·gual ar·te·ry

(perē-ahr-tērē-ăl pleksŭs linggwăl ahrtĕr-ē) Autonomic plexus on the lingual artery, derived from the external carotid plexus.
Synonym(s): lingual plexus.