adjective
cervical
Relating to the lower, narrow part of the uterus.
The clinician explains the purpose of the patient's cervical screening.
Etymology
Latin cervix means neck. The uterus has a narrow neck-like lower part, and cervical applies the same shape-based anatomical term to that region.
In context
Stage III cervical cancer, so, metastatic cancer that started in her cervix, spread throughout her body.
More examples
- The sample contains cervical cells.
- The examination records changes in cervical tissue.
- The diagram identifies the cervical opening below the uterus.
Similar words
- uterine
- Relates to the uterus as a whole.
- vaginal
- Relates to a different part of the reproductive tract.