adnexa
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9.9
Parts next to an organ, especially the uterus, like ovaries and the tubes that carry eggs
- noun
- /ædˈnɛksə/
- Specialized
:
anexos
- The surgeon examined the adnexa surrounding the patient's liver for any abnormalities.
Examples
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The rest of the subepidermal area beneath the squamous epithelium showed normal dermis, adnexa, and subcutaneous tissue.
Academic text (2007) -
In her study, the researcher focused on the adnexa of the eye, including the eyelids and tear glands.
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The doctor explained that the adnexa includes important structures like the ovaries and fallopian tubes.
Synonyms
appendage
vsadnexa
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6.2
A part attached to something larger, like a limb on an animal or a small group added to an organization
is narrower, focusing on organ-related accessory parts in medical contexts
9.9
Parts next to an organ, often small organs like ovaries or tubes
is limited to medical contexts rather than adding embryological use
9.9
A small growth that sticks out from a plant or animal body
is broader, covering accessory organ parts not only tiny outgrowths
Surface Forms
Etymology
Adnexa comes from Latin parts ad- ('to') and nex ('bind' or 'join'), so it means things 'joined to' something. So in medicine adnexa are the extra parts attached to an organ.