adnexal

adjective

Meaning

Relating to the appendages or auxiliary parts of an organ, most commonly referring to the fallopian tubes and ovaries in the female reproductive system.

Examples

  • The ultrasound revealed a small cyst on the adnexal region.
  • Doctors performed an adnexal mass biopsy to rule out malignancy.

Synonyms: accessory, appendicular, auxiliary, adnexal