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

Example Sentences

It was formerly thought that primary abdominal pregnancy is quite common; that is, that the ovum is implanted on some organ within the abdomen itself, apart from the uterine adnexa.

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With urgent symptoms removal of the inflamed adnexa must be resorted to.

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There were found two uteruses, the posterior one being a normal organ with its adnexa; connected with this uterus was another one, anterior to it.

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These are given for their local effect in cases of inflammation; whether this inflammation be of the kidneys, bladder, or of the uterus and its adnexa.

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Ectopic gestation is gestation in the uterine adnexa, the peritoneal cavity, or the horn of an abnormal or rudimentary uterus.

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