| 释义 |
ad·nexa
\adˈneksə\ noun plural
also an·nexa \əˈn-, aˈn-\
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin adnexa, annexa, neuter plural of adnexus, annexus, past participle of adnectere, annectere to bind to — more at annex
anatomy : conjoined, subordinate, or associated parts : appendages
< the fallopian tubes and ovaries are adnexa of the uterus >
specifically : the embryonic membranes and other temporary structures of the embryo
• ad·nex·al \(ˈ)ad|neksəl\ also an·nex·al \əˈneksəl, (ˈ)a|n-\ adjective |