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This year nearly 14,000 American women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer, and more than 4,000 women will lose their lives.
—Joanne Fowler, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
Preventative cancer screening and vaccination rates in LGBTQ+ individuals were similar to heterosexual peers, except for lower cervical and colorectal cancer screening among transgender men.
—Dr. Sarah Danziger, ABC News, 31 May 2024
Breast, cervical, and colon cancers all have relatively low-cost screenings that can detect cancers in their earlier stages, said Washington, the Fort Worth surgeon.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2024
The American Cancer Society recommends cervical cancer screenings starting at age 25.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 17 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1668, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Cervical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cervical. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
cervical
adjective
cer·vi·cal
ˈsər-vi-kəl
: of or relating to a neck or cervix
Medical Definition
cervical
adjective
cer·vi·cal
ˈsər-vi-kəl, British usually sər-ˈvī-kəl
: of or relating to a neck or cervix
cervical cancer
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Nglish: Translation of cervical for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of cervical for Arabic Speakers
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