Adnexa =1 adnexae =2
Posted By: sammypot on 2008-05-20
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Subject: Adnexa =1 adnexae =2
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No adnexae. Adnexa is the pleural. See inside
Subject: No adnexae. Adnexa is the pleural. See inside
Adnexa: This Latin word (in the plural) is used in medicine in reference to appendages. For example, in gynecology the adnexa are the "appendages" of the uterus, namely the ovaries, Fallopian tubes and ligaments that hold the uterus in place.
Common Misspellings: adnexal
adnexae
Subject: adnexae
I type for a radiologist who sometimes says "adnexae", e.g. "The uterus and adnexae are unremarkable." I don't think that's a valid pleural but I was surprised to find about 21,400 Google hits. Does anyone type that? (So far I have not given it to him.)
Always use the plural - Adnexa
Subject: Always use the plural - Adnexa
Per BOS - Page 13
could it be adnexa and ovaries ? (nm)
Subject: could it be adnexa and ovaries ? (nm)
adnexa is plural
Subject: adnexa is plural
Adnexa IS pleural - sm
Subject: Adnexa IS pleural - sm
Googled and found adnexa, and adnexae for pleural, but checked Dorland's Medical Dictionary and found adnexa = pleural.
That is why this site is so good. We learn something new every day.
adnexa versus adnexum
Subject: adnexa versus adnexum
adnexum is single
adnexa and ovaries without mass? sm
Subject: adnexa and ovaries without mass? sm
Adnexa are the appendages of the uterus, namely the ovaries.
adnexa and ovaries without mass
Subject: adnexa and ovaries without mass
Thanks, Not too sure. This one has got me. It refers to a "negative chandelier. Adnexal, ovaries without mass."
fascia? abdominal wall? cul-de-sac? adnexa? nm
Subject: fascia? abdominal wall? cul-de-sac? adnexa? nm
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adnexa, sing. adnexum is what my book says
Subject: adnexa, sing. adnexum is what my book says
hope it helps
adnexa is plural, check your med. dictionary please
Subject: adnexa is plural, check your med. dictionary please
adnexa vs adnexum. If it is single which one is it? I know this one has a special rule.
Subject: adnexa vs adnexum. If it is single which one is it? I know this one has a special rule.
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