Annexa (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 Fallopian tubes and ovaries are adnexa of the uterus in the female reproductive system.
- Adnexa are structures such as the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and ligaments that are closely associated with the uterus.
- The physician performed a surgical procedure to remove the adnexa that had become damaged due to an infection.
- The doctor examined the adnexa during the laparoscopy to determine the cause of the patient's abdominal pain.
- During fetal development, the adnexa form in conjunction with the primary organs, providing necessary support and function.