cervical
ˈsɜrvɪkəl
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Definition of cervical - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
medicalTECH.relating to the cervix in the female bodyTECH.
  • The doctor performed a cervical examination.
uterine
2.
neckTECH.relating to the neck area of the bodyTECH.
  • She suffered a cervical injury during the accident.
neck
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Expressions with cervical

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cancer affecting the cervix in female mammals
She was diagnosed with cervical cancer last year.
brace worn around the neck to support and immobilize it
After the car accident, she had to wear a cervical collar for several weeks..
thick fluid produced by the cervix that helps protect and move sperm
Changes in cervical mucus can indicate different stages of the menstrual cycle.
one of eight pairs of spinal nerves in the neck
The cervical nerve controls neck and shoulder movements.
medical test using cervix cell sample to check for cancer
The doctor performed a cervical smear during the checkup.
neck bone found in humans and most mammals
The cervical vertebra was injured in the accident.

Origin of cervical

Latin, cervix (neck) + -al (pertaining to)

Terms with cervical included in their meaning

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health screening
medical test for cervical cancer screening
PAPabbr.
abr: Papanicolaou test
medical test to check for cervical cancer
family planning
natural family planning using cervical mucus changes
health science
related viral types that may cause warts and cancers, including cervical
healthcare
medical test for cervical cancer screening
medical
procedure collecting cervical cells for analysis
medical
screening test for cervical cancer cells
medical
second cervical vertebra in the spine

Examples of cervical in a sentence

  • Cervical screening is important for women's health.
  • The doctor examined her cervical vertebrae.
  • Cervical pain can be quite debilitating.

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  1. French:cervical, ...
  2. German:zervikal, ...
  3. Italian:cervicale, del collo, ...
  4. Spanish:cervical, del cuello, ...
  5. Portuguese:cervical, ...
  6. Chinese:宫颈的, 颈椎的, ...
  7. Japanese:子宮頸部の, 首の, ...
  8. Arabic:عُنُقِي, رَقَبِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:צַוָּאר רַחְמִי, צַוָּארִי, ...
  10. Russian:цервикальный, в области шеи, ...
  11. Ukrainian:цервікальний, шийний, ...
  12. Hindi:सर्वाइकल, ग्रीवा, ...
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