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adnexed

|ad-nexed|

/ædˈnɛkst/

(adnex)

auxiliary structure

Base Form	Plural	Noun
adnex	adnexa	adnexa

Etymology

Etymology Information

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

Historical Evolution

'adnexus' transformed into the English word 'adnexed' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to bind or tie to something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'attached or connected to something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

attached or connected to something, often used in a medical context to describe organs or tissues that are adjacent to or connected with another structure.

The adnexed tissues were carefully examined during the surgery.

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Last updated: 2025/05/11 13:06