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DictionarycervixNeck of the uterus
noun

cervix

SUR-viks/ˈsɜːrvɪks/

The narrow lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.

The clinician points to the cervix on an anatomy diagram.

Fully clothed clinician points specifically to the narrow lower neck of uterus on a simple internal reproductive anatomy chart, cervix between uterine cavity and vaginal canal clear, nonsexual clinical education, no text.
Etymology
cervixLatinneck, nape

Latin cervix meant 'neck.' Its uterine meaning comes from calling the narrow lower part the 'neck of the uterus,' a phrase later shortened to cervix.

In context

Naked Science93:50
once the cervix is fully opened the second stage of labor the actual delivery begins with each contraction of the uterus
Life Before Birth - In the Womb

More examples

  • The doctor explains why cells are collected from the cervix.
  • During labor, the cervix gradually opens.
  • The cervix forms a passage between the uterus and vagina.

Forms

cervix · cervices · cervixes