Cervix
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɜː.vɪks/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cervix is a noun meaning (anatomy) The neck.
Meaning
(anatomy) The neck.
More Meanings
- (anatomy) The necklike portion of an organ or part of the body.
- (now specifically) The cervix uteri, or lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina.
Example Sentences
I put my hands on Madeleine's hot cheeks, making a prize cup of my hands and her cervix, and tilted her head to one side.
Screening involves taking a small sample of cells from the cervix and looking for high-risk HPV that could develop into cancer if left untreated.
Word Forms
- cervixes
- cervices
Synonyms for cervix
Depending on context, synonyms include neck.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include neck, uterine, supravaginal, cervical, uterus, womb.
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