adnexitis
|ad-nex-i-tis|
C2
/ˌæd.nɛkˈsaɪ.tɪs/
inflammation of uterine appendages
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adnexitis' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adnexa,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'nexus' meant 'connection.'
Historical Evolution
'adnexa' transformed into the medical term 'adnexitis' to describe inflammation of the uterine appendages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the anatomical appendages, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of inflammation of these structures.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
inflammation of the adnexa of the uterus, such as the fallopian tubes and ovaries.
The patient was diagnosed with adnexitis after experiencing severe pelvic pain.
Synonyms
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