Definition of Annexa

1. Noun. Accessory or adjoining anatomical parts or appendages to an organ (especially of the embryo). "Fallopian tubes and ovaries are adnexa of the uterus"

Exact synonyms: Adnexa
Generic synonyms: Body Part
Derivative terms: Adnexal, Annexal

Medical Definition of Annexa

1. This Latin word (in the plural) is used in medicine in reference to appendages. For example, in gynecology the adnexa are the appendages of the uterus, namely the ovaries, Fallopian tubes and ligaments that hold the uterus in place. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Annexa

annelidan
annelidans
annelidous
annelids
annellata
annellation
annellations
annellide
annelloconidium
anneloid
anneloids
annepressin
annetocin
annex
annex'd
annexa (current term)
annexable
annexal
annexation
annexational
annexationist
annexationists
annexations
annexe
annexectomy
annexed
annexer
annexers
annexes
annexin

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