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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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends two doses of the HPV vaccine at age 11 or 12, a shot that has proven to prevent up to 90% of cervical cancer cases. Dr. Areta Bojko, ABC News, 24 June 2026 The findings are particularly striking given that cervical cancer is preventable with the HPV vaccine. Lily Alvino, NBC news, 24 June 2026 The researchers found a 100% reduction in cervical cancer mortality among women ages 20 to 24 between 2020 and 2024, as compared with historical rates. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 23 June 2026 The content creator started documenting her life and treatment online shortly after she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in June 2024. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 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 2 Jul. 2026.

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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