Cervix definition

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The neck.

noun

A neck-shaped anatomical structure, such as the narrow outer end of the uterus.

noun

The neck, esp. the back of the neck.

noun

A necklike part, esp. of the uterus.

noun

A neck-shaped anatomical structure, such as the narrow outer end of the uterus.

noun

The neck.

noun

A neck-shaped anatomical structure, especially the narrowed, lower end of the uterus that extends into the vagina.

(anatomy) The neck.

noun

The necklike portion of any part, as of the womb.

noun

The lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina.

noun

Other Word Forms

Singular:

cervix

Plural:

cervices, cervixes

Latin cervīx neck ker-¹ in Indo-European roots

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Latin cervīx (“neck”), see below.

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