Definition of cervical
:of or relating to a neck or cervix
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For example, an MRI of the cervical spine without dye costs an average of $968 in the Denver area, with the cost ranging from $627 to $1,291, according to the guroo.com website, which has prices for common episodes of care based on insurance claims.
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Marcelle McCarthy was 30 years old when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer.
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There are diaphragms and sponges; cervical caps and female condoms; spermicidal gels, foams, films, creams, and suppositories; hormone-delivery systems involving pills, implants, injections, patches, vaginal rings, and IUDs.
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Friends had dealt with cancerous cervical cells using cryotherapy, literally freezing the offending cells off one-by-one.
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Almost all Rwandan adolescent girls are vaccinated against human papillomavirus, which causes cervical cancer.
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But times had been tough for Alford and his three siblings since 2009, when their mother died of cervical cancer.
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After enduring myriad tests, traction and physical therapy, Lees underwent surgery on his cervical spine — his neck.
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In March of 2016, Joey Feek, one half of country and gospel duo Joey + Rory, died of cervical cancer at the age of 40.
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First Known Use of cervical
1681
CERVICAL Defined for English Language Learners
cervical
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adjective
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
Medical Dictionary
cervical
adjective
cer·vi·cal
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ˈsər-vi-kəl, British usually sər-ˈvī-kəl
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medical Definition of cervical
:of or relating to a neck or cervix
- cervical cancer
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