adnexa

ad·nex·a

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ad-nek-suh]
- /ædˈnɛk sə/
- /ədnˈeksə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ad-nek-suh]
- /ædˈnɛk sə/

Definitions of adnexa word

noun plural adnexa adjoining organs, esp of the uterus 3
noun plural adnexa accessory parts or appendages of an organ 3
noun adnexa The parts adjoining an organ. 1
noun adnexa (anatomy) The appendages of an organ. 0

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Origin of adnexa

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; < Latin, neuter plural of adnexus physically attached, joined, past participle of adnectere to attach; see ad-, nexus

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Parts of speech for Adnexa

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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adnexa popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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