cervical

adjective

cer·​vi·​cal ˈsər-vi-kəl 

: of or relating to a neck or cervix

Examples of cervical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the device has also been lifesaving to help doctors detect cervical cancer in countless women. — Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 5 June 2026

The findings are particularly striking given that cervical cancer is preventable with the HPV vaccine. — Lily Alvino, NBC news, 24 June 2026

The implantable pulse generator was placed within a silicone cuff on the left cervical vagus nerve, with electrode contacts positioned to deliver stimulation. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026

Research shows that Americans without insurance had significantly lower rates of breast, cervical and colon cancer screening rates compared to those with insurance. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cervical

• cervical cap
• cervical smear

Rhymes for cervical

• endocervical

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