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adnexa

/ædˈnɛksə/ noun · British & US
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What does adnexa mean?

noun

Anatomical structures or parts that are attached to or associated with an organ or other part of the body, such as the adnexa of the eye.

Example

"The adnexa of the eye include the eyelids, lacrimal gland, and extraocular muscles."

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