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annexal

annexal

9.9
Relating to parts next to an organ, usually in medicine, for example the ovaries or fallopian tubes
  • adjective
  • /əˈnɛksəl/
  • Specialized
: anexal
  • The ultrasound revealed an annexal mass that required further investigation.

Examples

  • Ovarian cysts are one example of annexal pathology in gynecology.

  • The annexal structures of the reproductive system are essential for fertility.

  • The doctor noted signs of inflammation in the annexal region during the examination.

  • Doctors often examine the annexal tissues during surgery.

  • The doctor noted signs of inflammation in the annexal region during the examination.

  • Ovarian cysts are one example of annexal pathology in gynecology.

  • The ultrasound revealed an annexal mass that required further investigation.

Synonyms

adnexal
vsannexal
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Of body parts next to an organ, like glands or tissues

is used mainly in medical contexts to describe organ appendages

Surface Forms

annexal positive

Morphology

annexal = annex (semi-transparent) = annex + al

The word is built regularly from 'annex' + '-al', but the medical sense 'relating to adnexa' is specialized and not fully predictable from everyday English.

Etymology

Annexal comes from annex, which means 'to attach' or an 'extra building' added to a main one. So annexal is used in medicine to describe something 'attached' to an organ, like a small nearby part.