solar plexus

• Réseau complexe de nerfs situé dans la cavité abdominale derrière l'estomac, souvent appelé « cerveau abdominal » ; aussi utilisé familièrement pour désigner la partie supérieure de l'abdomen, sensible aux coups.

A complex network of nerves located in the abdomen behind the stomach, often referred to as the 'abdominal brain'; also used informally to describe the area of the upper stomach that is sensitive to impact.

1. Anatomical regionB2formal

   A complex network of nerves located in the upper abdomen, behind the stomach and in front of the aorta.

   plexus solaire

   • The boxer received a blow to the solar plexus and collapsed.
   • Yoga poses often focus on relaxing the solar plexus area.
   • The doctor explained that the solar plexus is part of the autonomic nervous system.

2. Vulnerable area in combatB2informal

   The area of the body just below the ribcage, often targeted in martial arts or self-defense.

   plexus solaire

   • He struck his opponent directly in the solar plexus.
   • A hit to the solar plexus can temporarily knock the wind out of someone.
   • In self-defense classes, they teach you to aim for the solar plexus.