cervical

adjective

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

Examples of cervical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Methods to screen for cervical cancer The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for cervical cancer with cervical cytology– also known as a Pap test or Pap smear –every three years for women ages 21 to 29. Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 5 Sep. 2024 By having a less-intrusive option, BD says more people, especially those living in medically underserved areas, can get screened for HPV and potentially prevent cervical cancer. Sony Salzman, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2024 The awkwardness of semi-estrangement melts away instantly when Ingrid visits the hospital and Martha explains that she’s agreed to be a guinea pig in an experimental treatment for her Stage 3 cervical cancer. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2024 Rory’s first wife, Joey, died at 40 in 2016 after a battle with cervical cancer. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 1 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cervical 

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Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cervical was in 1668

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Cite this Entry

“Cervical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cervical. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.

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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