adnexal
sə plural noun Anatomy.
parts added, attached, or adjunct to another or others, as the eyelids and tear glands in relation to the eyeball.
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adnexa (ædˈnɛksə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —pl n | |
| anatomy adjoining organs, esp of the uterus | |
| [C19: New Latin: appendages] | |
| ad'nexal | |
| —adj | |
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| adnexa (ædˈnɛksə) | |
| —pl n | |
| anatomy adjoining organs, esp of the uterus | |
| [C19: New Latin: appendages] | |
| ad'nexal | |
| —adj | |
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adnexa ad·nex·a (ād-něk'sə) or an·nex·a (ā-něk'sə)
pl.n.
Accessory or adjoining anatomical parts, such as ovaries and oviducts in relation to the uterus.
ad·nex'al or an·nex'al adj.
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