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Definition of cervix

cervix

/ˈsɜːr.vɪks/
cer · vix
Plural:cervices
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Adjective:cervical
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cervix Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The lower, narrow, neck-like portion of the uterus that opens into the vagina.

Example

"During childbirth, the cervix must dilate significantly to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal."

2

Any neck or neck-like part of an anatomical organ or structure.

Example

"In classical anatomical terminology, the term cervix can refer to the neck region connecting the head to the trunk."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While originally meaning any neck-like structure in anatomy, in modern medicine and common usage, 'cervix' almost exclusively refers to the lower part of the uterus.

• Nearby Words

cerebellocortex
ceriman
cerviciplex
cervix
cestrum
cevennes
ceviche

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'cervix', meaning 'neck' or 'nape of the neck'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cervix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cervix
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