ˈadˌnāt adjective
Etymology: Latin adnatus, past participle of adnasci, alteration of agnasci to be born in addition to — more at agnate
1. biology : grown together — used especially of unlike parts
a coral zooid adnate to the stem
a calyx adnate to the ovary
— compare connate
2. biology : growing with one side adherent to a stem
an adnate anther