Definition of cervical
: of or relating to a neck or cervix
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Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed with cervical cancer.
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Soon after the birth of her fifth child, she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cervical cancer.
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In some women, an HPV infection will persist and lead to cervical cancer.
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Before the opening of the medical center at 34th Avenue, off East Union Street, Downs was diagnosed with cervical cancer.
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When cervical cancer is detected at an early stage, the disease has a high survival rate.
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The Detroit Red Wings said defenseman Mike Green is scheduled to have season-ending surgery on his cervical spine on April 5 at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City after aggravating the injury during Wednesday’s practice.
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Red Wings defenseman Mike Green is to undergo surgery on his cervical spine and will miss the remainder of the season.
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First, there were cervical spine and herniated disc symptoms that landed Mitchell in an MRI scanner in 1992.
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First Known Use of cervical
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Definition of cervical for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to a cervix of the uterus
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: of or relating to the neck
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