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n. - An accessory or adjoining anatomical parts or appendages (especially of the embryo).

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  • Fallopian tubes and ovaries are adnexa of the uterus
  • The fellow will work closely with the full-time faculty in Plastic Surgery as well as faculty in related specialties for experience in managing cleft lip and palate,...
  • The uterus, adnexa and renal tract appeared normal.
  • The two uteruses had a common cervix; the anterior of the two organs had no adnexa, though there were lateral peritoneal ligaments; it had become pregnant. ''
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