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Definition of cervical

cervical

/ˈsɝː.vɪ.kəl/
cer · vi · cal
Adverb:cervically
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cervical Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to the cervix, the narrow outer end of the uterus.

Example

"Routine cervical screening is an important preventive measure in women's healthcare."

2

Relating to the neck or the upper part of the spine that supports the head.

Example

"The physical therapist recommended gentle stretching exercises to relieve tension in his cervical vertebrae."

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• Rhymes for cervical

• Nearby Words

cerulean
cervantes
cerveza
cervical
cerviciplex
cervix
cesar

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century from Modern Latin cervicalis, from Latin cervix ('neck, nape'). In anatomy, cervix was applied both to the neck of the body and to narrow, neck-like passages of organs such as the uterus.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cervical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cervical
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