cervical

American  

[sur-vi-kuhl] / ˈsɜr vɪ kəl /

adjective

Anatomy.

1. of or relating to the cervix or neck.

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cervical British  

/ ˈsɜːvɪkəl, səˈvaɪ- /

adjective

1. of or relating to the neck or cervix

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cervical Scientific  

/ sûr′vĭ-kəl /

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

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

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Etymology

Origin of cervical

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

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Example Sentences

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cervical

Hispanic women have a 40 percent higher incidence of cervical cancer and 20 percent higher death rate from it compared to non-Hispanic white women.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

The HPV self-testing scheme is being introduced in phases across England, initially targeting women aged 30 to 65 who have not attended cervical screening after previous invitations.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

Dysport is a muscle relaxant that Ipsen markets for therapeutic indications such as a neck ailment called cervical dystonia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

It said more cancers could be prevented through implementing the Tobacco and Vapes Act, providing better support to stop smoking and increasing the uptake of HPV vaccinations to protect against cervical cancer.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

Every decade has had its landmark moments in HeLa research, and the connection between HPV and cervical cancer was only one of several in the eighties.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

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