noun
cervix
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Cervix (noun) means the narrow lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Example: “The doctor examined the cervix during the checkup.”
noun
1
The narrow lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
"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."
— Anna Bawden, The Guardian (2023)
"The doctor examined the cervix during the checkup."
2
Anatomically, any narrow, neck-like part connecting two larger structures.
"The term can also refer to the cervix of a tooth."
How to use cervix
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe narrow neck-like passage at the base of the uterus.
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Word forms
- Plural
- cervixes, cervices
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin cervix, meaning "neck".
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What is the meaning of cervix?
"cervix" (noun) means the narrow lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
What is another word for cervix?
Other words for "cervix" include neck, cervix uteri, uterine cervix.
What are the different meanings of cervix?
"cervix" has 2 main meanings: 1. The narrow lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina; 2. Anatomically, any narrow, neck-like part connecting two larger structures.
How do you use cervix in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor examined the cervix during the checkup."
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