the middle portion of the ear, consisting of the tympanic membrane and an air-filled chamber lined with mucous membrane, that contains the malleus, incus, and stapes.

the outer, nonvascular, nonsensitive layer of the skin, covering the true skin or corium

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cervical (ˈsɜːvɪk^əl, səˈvaɪ-)

—*adj*
	of or relating to the neck or cervix

[C17: from New Latin cervīcālis, from Latin cervīx neck]

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cervical cer·vi·cal (sûr'vĭ-kəl)
adj.
Relating to a neck or a cervix.

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cervical

(sûr'vĭ-kəl) Pronunciation Key

Relating to or involving the cervix of the uterus.
Relating to or located in or near the neck.

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