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adnex

|ad-nex|

/ˈæd.nɛks/

auxiliary structure

Etymology

Etymology Information

'adnex' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adnexus,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'nectere' meant 'to bind.'

Historical Evolution

'adnexus' transformed into the English word 'adnex' through medical Latin usage.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to bind to,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an accessory or auxiliary structure.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a structure or organ that is attached to another or is considered auxiliary to it, often used in medical contexts to refer to appendages or accessory structures.

The adnex of the eye includes the eyelids and tear glands.

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