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

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The test screens for the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is responsible for nearly all cases of cervical cancer. Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 12 May 2025 Diaz claimed to have cervical cancer, pretended to be an attorney, forged doctor’s notes and even faked her pregnancy, Orange County prosecutors later laid out in her own criminal trial. Sean Neumann, People.com, 11 May 2025 Those who do not test positive are not considered at risk of cervical cancer and will not need to screen again for three to five years. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025 There's also a racial gap, with Black and Native American women far more likely to die from cervical cancer than white women. Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 10 May 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 29 May. 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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