Cervix: meaning, definitions and examples

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cervix

 

[ ˈsɜːrvɪks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

The narrow passage forming the lower end of the uterus. It is also known as the neck of the uterus.

Synonyms

cervical canal, neck of the uterus

Examples of usage

  • The cervix dilates during childbirth.
  • A Pap smear is used to detect abnormalities in the cervix.
  • She felt a sharp pain in her cervix.

Translations

Translations of the word "cervix" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colo do útero

🇮🇳 गर्भाशय ग्रीवा

🇩🇪 Gebärmutterhals

🇮🇩 leher rahim

🇺🇦 шийка матки

🇵🇱 szyjka macicy

🇯🇵 子宮頸部

🇫🇷 col de l'utérus

🇪🇸 cuello del útero

🇹🇷 rahim ağzı

🇰🇷 자궁경부

🇸🇦 عنق الرحم

🇨🇿 děložní hrdlo

🇸🇰 krček maternice

🇨🇳 子宫颈

🇸🇮 maternični vrat

🇮🇸 legháls

🇰🇿 жатыр мойны

🇬🇪 საშვილოსნოს ყელი

🇦🇿 uşaqlıq boynu

🇲🇽 cuello del útero

Word origin

The word 'cervix' comes from Latin, where it means 'neck'. In anatomy, the cervix refers to the narrow passage forming the lower end of the uterus. The term has been used for centuries to describe this anatomical structure, essential for childbirth and gynecological health.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,866, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.