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 mother of three said doctors removed a chunk of her cervix with the tumor, and the area around the tumor did not have cancer cells. —Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026

But yeah, gotta get the cervix and uterus out and then possibly lymph nodes. —Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026

But yeah, gotta get the cervix and uterus out. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026

The progesterone helps stabilize the tissue of the cervix to prevent early labor. —Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 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