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adnexa

Syllabification: (ad·nex·a)
Pronunciation: /adˈneksə/

Definition of adnexa

noun

Anatomy
  • the parts adjoining an organ.

Derivatives

adnexal

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: Latin, neuter plural of adnexus 'joined', from adnectere 'fasten to'

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