Associated or conjoined anatomical structures. In gynecology, providers may refer to the uterine adnexa when documenting examination findings (e.g., “asymptomatic palpable adnexal mass”). The uterine adnexa includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and associated ligaments.
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