Definition of ADNEXA

adnexa

Plural: adnexa, adnexae

Noun

  • Structures accessory to another organ, like uterine appendages.
  • Conjoined anatomical parts or accessory structures of an organ.
  • accessory or adjoining anatomical parts or appendages to an organ (especially of the embryo)
    • "Fallopian tubes and ovaries are adnexa of the uterus"
  • The appendages of an organ, such as the Fallopian tubes of the uterus.

Examples

  • Her Words With Friends play formed a perfect ’ADNEXA’ to the existing word, boosting her score.
  • Playing ADNEXA felt like a complex surgical procedure on the Scrabble board.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin adnexa.

Synonyms

annexa

Scrabble Score: 14

adnexa: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
adnexa: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
adnexa: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

adnexa: valid Words With Friends Word