cervix
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.cer·vix
noun \ˈsər-viks\ plural cer·vi·ces \ˈsər-və-ˌsēz, (ˌ)sər-ˈvī-(ˌ)sēz\ or cer·vix·es
Definition of CERVIX
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
See Origin of CERVIX
Latin cervic-, cervix
First Known Use: 15th century
cer·vix
noun \ˈsər-viks\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; cer·vi·ces \-və-ˌsēz, ˌsər-ˈvī-(ˌ)sēz\ (audio pronunciation)or ; cervixes
Medical Definition of CERVIX
1
: neck 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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