Adnexed

/æd'nɛkst/ adjective

Definition

Attached or annexed; bound closely to something else.

Etymology

Past participle of an archaic verb 'adnex' meaning 'to attach,' derived from Latin 'adnexus.' This form was more common in older English medical and legal texts.

Kelly Says

This is an older word you'd find in dusty medical textbooks—modern doctors just say 'attached' instead, but it shows how Latin-based terminology evolved in English.

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