cervix

noun

cer·​vix ˈsər-viks 

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

Examples of cervix in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The reality alum has been documenting her health struggle, which began in January when her doctors discovered cancerous cells in her cervix. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

Cassandra Barksdale was forced into premature menopause after doctors removed her cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries last year, according to a lawsuit filed in Clayton County, Georgia. — Doha Madani, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026

Cisneros said she was monitored for about an hour at Hoag Hospital before being discharged after staff determined her cervix had not changed. — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Pap smears look for cell changes on the cervix that could develop into cervical cancer. — Dr. Areta Bojko, ABC News, 24 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin cervic-, cervix

First Known Use

1694, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

cervix

noun

cer·​vix ˈsər-viks 

plural cervices ˈsər-və-ˌsēz  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

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