Adnexa (Noun)
Meaning
Accessory or adjoining anatomical parts or appendages to an organ (especially of the embryo); "Fallopian tubes and ovaries are adnexa of the uterus".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The adnexa of the eye includes the eyelids, eyelashes, and lacrimal apparatus, all of which play a vital role in eye health.
- The ovaries, Fallopian tubes, and ligaments surrounding the uterus are collectively referred to as the adnexa of the uterus.
- During fetal development, the adnexa of the kidney includes the suprarenal glands, the adrenal vessels, and the surrounding connective tissue.
- The pancreas has several adnexa, including the pancreas ducts, the bile ducts, and the blood vessels that supply the organ.
- The adnexa of the testis includes the epididymis, the vas deferens, and the spermatic cord.