cervical

[sur-vi-kuhl]

adjective

Anatomy.

1. of or relating to the cervix or neck.

cervical

/ səˈvaɪ-, ˈsɜːvɪkəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the neck or cervix

cervical

1. Relating to or involving the cervix of the uterus.

2. Relating to or located in or near the neck.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cervical¹

First recorded in 1675–85; from Latin cervīc-, stem of cervīx “neck” + -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of cervical¹

C17: from New Latin cervīcālis, from Latin cervīx neck

Example Sentences

A doctor who examined the child told police the girl had “intracranial hemorrhage, brain injury, cervical spine injury and retinal hemorrhages” and other injuries, the affidavit said.

From Los Angeles Times

Later this year, there will be three further meetings to discuss endometriosis, fertility, cervical screening and menopause.

From BBC

Women who have delayed coming forward for cervical screening will be offered a test to be taken at home, NHS England has said.

From BBC

Michelle Guy, who was 44 at the time and experienced no symptoms, said the cancer was only caught because of cervical screening.

From BBC

The vaccine programme, which started in 2008, has been hugely successful, with no cervical cancer cases detected in women who have been fully vaccinated.

From BBC