adnexa

[ ad-nek-suh ]

plural noun

, Anatomy.

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

adnexa

/ ædˈnɛksə /

plural noun

1. anatomy adjoining organs, esp of the uterus

Derived Forms

• adˈnexal, adjective

Other Words From

• ad·nexal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of adnexa¹

1895–1900; < Latin, neuter plural of adnexus physically attached, joined, past participle of adnectere to attach; ad-, nexus

Word History and Origins

Origin of adnexa¹

C19: New Latin: appendages