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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Lacks’ HeLa cells, which were discovered though her cervical cancer diagnosis, revolutionized virology, cancer research, and the quest for a polio vaccine. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025 Egan’s company Teal recently launched an FDA approved, at-home cervical cancer test called the Teal Wand; the device means women can complete their HPV screenings from the comfort of their own homes. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2025 The same review describes how even minor structural issues, such as bone spurs (osteophytes) in the cervical vertebrae, can worsen compression and increase risk. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025 Health screenings were also prevalent, with Columbia ranking 12th-highest for cervical cancer screenings and third-highest for mammograms received within the past two years. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 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 15 Oct. 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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