adˈneksə noun plural
also an·nexa əˈn-, aˈn-
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin adnexa, annexa, neuter plural of adnexus, annexus, past participle of adnectere, annectere to bind to — more at annex
anatomy : conjoined, subordinate, or associated parts : appendages
the fallopian tubes and ovaries are adnexa of the uterus
specifically : the embryonic membranes and other temporary structures of the embryo
• ad·nex·al (ˈ)ad|neksəl also an·nex·al əˈneksəl, (ˈ)a|n- adjective