General Anatomy · Multiple Systems · Hard

Adnexa

Meaning: Accessory structures next to an organ, especially the ovaries and fallopian tubes beside the womb.

In practice: The ultrasound found a tender mass in the left adnexa, raising concern for ectopic pregnancy.

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