noun a plural form of adnexus, which refers to the parts or structures connected or attached to another structure, typically used in medical terminology to describe adjacent anatomical structures
In anatomy, adnexa refers to accessory or adjoining anatomical structures or organs, such as the adnexa of the eye (eyelids, lacrimal apparatus, etc.) or the adnexa of the uterus (ovaries, fallopian tubes, etc.)
In ophthalmology, adnexa typically refers to the structures surrounding the eye, including the eyelids, lacrimal apparatus, and conjunctiva.
Adnexa is commonly used in obstetrics and gynecology to refer to the ovaries and fallopian tubes, as well as surrounding structures.
In medical writing, adnexa refers to the accessory structures of an organ, such as the adnexa of the eye which include the eyelids, eyelashes, and lacrimal apparatus.
In psychology, adnexa may be used in the context of reproductive adnexa, which refers to the structures associated with the reproductive organs such as the fallopian tubes and ovaries.
Medical doctors may use adnexa to refer to the appendages or adjunct parts of an organ, such as the uterine adnexa which includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and supporting ligaments.