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Noun adnexa has 1 sense
- adnexa, annexa - an accessory or adjoining anatomical parts or appendages (especially of the embryo); "fallopian tubes and ovaries are adnexa of the uturus"
--1 is a kind of body part
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Adnexa
Definition:
Adnexa refers to the anatomical structures or parts that are connected or attached to a main structure, often used specifically to describe the accessory organs or tissues surrounding a principal organ.
Examples:
- The ocular adnexa includes the eyelids, lacrimal apparatus, and conjunctiva.
- In female anatomy, the uterine adnexa comprise the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and ligaments.
- Disorders affecting the adnexa of the skin can include hair follicles, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands.
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