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adnexa

[ ad-nek-suh ]
/ ædˈnɛk sə /

plural noun Anatomy.

parts added, attached, or adjunct to another or others, as the eyelids and tear glands in relation to the eyeball.

Nearby words

  1. adnah,
  2. adnate,
  3. adnation,
  4. adnerval,
  5. adneural,
  6. adnexal adenoma,
  7. adnexum,
  8. adnominal,
  9. adnoun,
  10. ado

Origin of adnexa

1895–1900; < Latin, neuter plural of adnexus physically attached, joined, past participle of adnectere to attach; see ad-, nexus
Related formsad·nex·al, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for adnexa

adnexa

/ (ædˈnɛksə) /

pl n

anatomy adjoining organs, esp of the uterus
Derived Formsadnexal, adjective

Word Origin for adnexa

C19: New Latin: appendages
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Medicine definitions for adnexa

adnexa

[ ăd-nĕk′sə ]

pl.n.

Accessory or adjoining anatomical parts, such as ovaries and oviducts in relation to the uterus.
Related formsad•nex′al null adj.
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