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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Lauryn's baby's heart rate was dropping and Lauryn's waters broke during a cervical examination. Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 It is also used for cervical, esophageal, and stomach cancers, often as part of combination chemotherapy regimens. Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026 Along with vaginal and breast cancers, women exposed to DES also sometimes suffered from vaginal, cervical, and uterine abnormalities, as well as infertility and ectopic pregnancies. Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 The initial focus of the HPV vaccine was driven by the clear and direct link between HPV and cervical cancer, which is a major global health issue. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 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 19 May. 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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