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cervix
[ sur-viks ]
noun
- the neck, especially the back part.
- any necklike part, especially the constricted lower end of the uterus.
cervix
/ ˈsɜːvɪks /
noun
- the technical name for neck
- any necklike part of an organ, esp the lower part of the uterus that extends into the vagina
cervix
/ sûr′vĭks /
- A neck-shaped anatomical structure, especially the narrowed, lower end of the uterus that extends into the vagina.
cervix
- The narrow outer end of the uterus . A portion of the cervix extends into the vagina . ( See reproductive systems .)
Other Words From
- cer·vi·cal [sur, -vi-k, uh, l], adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of cervix1
Word History and Origins
Origin of cervix1
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Example Sentences
If a patient’s water breaks or her cervix opens, that risk rises with every passing hour.
That patient had previously undergone surgery to get a hysterectomy, and according to the complaint Lee allegedly said he needed to perform the exam to confirm she did not have a cervix.
Some trans men previously told the BBC they had not been invited to get cervical screenings because they were listed as male on medical records, though they still had a cervix.
The test involves taking a sample of cells from the cervix.
Misoprostol, which is used in conjunction with mifepristone as part of a medication abortion, can soften the cervix and make placement more comfortable.
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