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

"An estimated 86 million girls are now protected against the leading cause of cervical cancer, thanks to a concerted three-year effort by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and lower-income countries," the organisation said.

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"An estimated 86 million girls are now protected against the leading cause of cervical cancer, thanks to a concerted three-year effort by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and lower-income countries," the organisation said in a statement.

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Networks, and I was left with two herniated cervical discs and a terrifying warning from my doctor: one wrong move, and I could be paralyzed.

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A woman has said she hopes a series of reports into a review of cervical cancer screening within the Southern Health Trust due to be published later will give clarity to women affected.

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The attack had made her hesitant about going for cervical screening.

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