cervix
ˈsɜːrvɪks
cervices
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Definition of cervix - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
female anatomyTECH.lower narrow part of the uterus connecting to the vaginaTECH.
  • The doctor examined the cervix during the check-up.
neck of the womb uterine cervix
2.
medicalTECH.necklike part of an organ or structureTECH.
  • The cervix of the tooth is sensitive to cold.
neck
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lower part of the uterus opening into the vagina
The doctor examined the uterine cervix for any abnormalities.
lower part of the uterus connecting to the vagina
The doctor examined her cervix uteri during the checkup.

Origin of cervix

Latin, cervix (neck)

Terms with cervix included in their meaning

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medical
relating to the cervix in the female body
labor
the cervix and vagina forming a tube during labor
medical
cancer affecting the cervix in female mammals
medical
thick fluid produced by the cervix that helps protect and move sperm
screening
medical test using cervix cell sample to check for cancer
medical
surgical removal of the uterus, cervix, upper vagina, and surrounding tissues
medical
surgical removal of the uterus and cervix
birth control
contraceptive device covering cervix during intercourse

Examples of cervix in a sentence

  • The cervix plays a crucial role during childbirth.
  • The cervix of the uterus plays a crucial role in childbirth.
  • Doctors examined the cervix of the organ carefully.

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  1. French:col de l'utérus, col, ...
  2. German:Gebärmutterhals, Hals, ...
  3. Italian:collo dell'utero, collo, ...
  4. Spanish:cuello uterino, cuello, ...
  5. Portuguese:colo do útero, colo, ...
  6. Chinese:子宫颈, 颈部, ...
  7. Japanese:子宮頸部, 頸部, ...
  8. Arabic:عنق الرحم, عُنُق, ...
  9. Hebrew:צַוָּאר הָרֶחֶם, צַוָּאר, ...
  10. Russian:шейка матки, шейка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шийка матки, шийка, ...
  12. Hindi:गर्भाशय ग्रीवा, गर्दन, ...

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