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annexa

annexa

9.9
Parts next to an organ, often small organs like ovaries or tubes
  • noun
  • /əˈnɛksə/
  • Specialized
: anexo
  • The doctor examined the annexa of the patient’s uterus during the ultrasound.

Examples

  • Inflammation of the annexa can sometimes lead to serious complications if not treated promptly.

  • Medical students must learn to identify the different annexa associated with each organ system.

  • The annexa are important.

  • What is an annexa?

  • The doctor examined the annexa of the patient’s uterus during the ultrasound.

  • Medical students must learn to identify the different annexa associated with each organ system.

  • Inflammation of the annexa can sometimes lead to serious complications if not treated promptly.

Synonyms

appendage
vsannexa
27 6.2

A part attached to something larger, like a limb on an animal or a small group added to an organization

is limited to organ-related attached parts in medical or embryological contexts
adnexa
vsannexa
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Parts next to an organ, especially the uterus, like ovaries and the tubes that carry eggs

has identical meaning but appears as an alternate written form
appendicle
vsannexa
  • Specialized
9.9

A small growth that sticks out from a plant or animal body

refers to accessory organ parts without implying small size

Surface Forms

annexa singular
annexae plural

Etymology

The word annexa comes from an old Latin idea of being 'joined' or 'bound to', and it is related to the English word annex, which means to add or attach. So, annexa are the extra parts 'attached to' an organ.