plural cervices
ˈsər-və-ˌsēz 
(ˌ)sər-ˈvī-(ˌ)sēz
or cervixes
1
: neck
especially
: the back part of the neck
2
: a constricted portion of an organ or part
especially
: the narrow outer end of the uterus
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While anyone with a cervix can develop cervical cancer, certain factors can increase this risk.
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Brandi Jones, Health, 11 Sep. 2024
According to the hospital, the new mother was born with two cervixes and two uteruses, a condition called uterine didelphys found in about 1 in 2,000 women.
—Cnn Staff, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
Transgender men who previously had or have a cervix are still at risk for cervical cancer—but research has shown that, in comparison to cisgender women, TGD people are much less likely to get screened for cervical cancer.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 28 Sep. 2024
What This Means For You People with a cervix who are older than 21 years old should periodically get screened for cervical cancer using an HPV test or Pap test.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
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Brandi Jones, Health, 11 Sep. 2024
According to the hospital, the new mother was born with two cervixes and two uteruses, a condition called uterine didelphys found in about 1 in 2,000 women.
—Cnn Staff, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
Transgender men who previously had or have a cervix are still at risk for cervical cancer—but research has shown that, in comparison to cisgender women, TGD people are much less likely to get screened for cervical cancer.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 28 Sep. 2024
What This Means For You People with a cervix who are older than 21 years old should periodically get screened for cervical cancer using an HPV test or Pap test.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cervix
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“Cervix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cervix. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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cervix
noun
cer·vix
ˈsər-viks
plural cervices
ˈsər-və-ˌsēz
or cervixes
or cervixes
: the narrow outer end of the uterus that opens into the cavity of the vagina
Medical Definition
cervix
noun
cer·vix
ˈsər-viks
plural cervices
-və-ˌsēz, ˌsər-ˈvī-(ˌ)sēz
or cervixes
or cervixes
1
: neck sense 1a
especially
: the back part of the neck
2
: a constricted portion of an organ or part: as
a
: the narrow lower or outer end of the uterus
b
: the constricted cementoenamel junction on a tooth
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