cervix
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| —n , pl cervixes, cervices | |
| 1. | the technical name for neck |
| 2. | any necklike part of an organ, esp the lower part of the uterus that extends into the vagina |
| [C18: from Latin] | |
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cervix
1741, from L., lit. "the neck." Applied to various neck-like structures of the body, especially that of the uterus.
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Medical Dictionary
cervix cer·vix (sûr'vĭks)
n. pl. cer·vix·es or cer·vi·ces (sûr'vĭ-sēz', sər-vī'sēz)
The neck.
See collum.
A neck-shaped anatomical structure, such as the narrow outer end of the uterus.
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Science Dictionary
| cervix (sûr'vĭks) Pronunciation Key
A neck-shaped anatomical structure, especially the narrowed, lower end of the uterus that extends into the vagina. |
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Cultural Dictionary
cervix [(sur-viks)]The narrow outer end of the uterus. A portion of the cervix extends into the vagina. (See reproductive systems.)
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Example sentences
If not treated, the cancer invades more deeply into the cervix.
If abnormal changes are found, the cervix is usually examined under magnification.
Infection of the uterus or cervix can cause bleeding.
Small sticks called laminaria are placed into the cervix to help it open.
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