a subordinate part attached to something; an auxiliary part; addition.

Anatomy, Zoology . any member of the body diverging from the axial trunk.

Botany, Mycology . any subsidiary part superadded to another part.

a person in a subordinate or dependent position, esp. a servile or parasitic follower.

noun

body , trunk

noun

addendum , addition , adjunct , ancillary , annex , appendix , appurtenance , attachment , auxiliary , extremity , member , projection , protuberance , supplement , accessory , antenna , appanage , concomitant , ear , extension , extra , leg , limb , offshoot , parasite , pendicle , rider , suffix , tab , tag , tail , wing