adnexa


ad·nexa

noun pl \ad-ˈnek-sə\

Definition of ADNEXA

: conjoined, subordinate, or associated anatomical parts
ad·nex·al \-səl\ adjective

Origin of ADNEXA

New Latin, from Latin annexa, neuter plural of annexus, past participle of annectere to bind to — more at annex
First Known Use: 1864

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