cervical

adjective

cer·​vi·​cal ˈsər-vi-kəl How to pronounce cervical (audio)
: of or relating to a neck or cervix

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Harper, who wasn’t involved in drafting the new guidelines, expects that in the coming years, cervical cancer screening will likely be done at even longer intervals. Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025 Research has shown that long-lasting infections with certain strains of HPV cause virtually all cervical cancers. Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025 When Pereda was first diagnosed with stage 1B cervical cancer almost a decade ago — shortly after immigrating from Mexico City — the grueling treatment taught her a lesson about self-love and health. Katie Lauer, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025 Paramedics took the San Diego resident to Scripps Mercy Hospital for treatment of extensive injuries, including brain bleeds, a cervical spinal fracture and a broken orbital bone, San Diego police Officer Sarah Foster said. City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cervical

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cervical was in 1668

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“Cervical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cervical. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

cervical

adjective
cer·​vi·​cal ˈsər-vi-kəl How to pronounce cervical (audio)
: 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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