Cervical

/ˈsɜrvɪkəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to the cervix or the neck region of the body.

The doctor identified a cervical lesion during the examination.

Pertaining to the cervical spine, which consists of the vertebrae in the neck.

He suffered from chronic cervical pain after the accident.

Referring to the cervical region in anatomical terms.

Cervical vertebrae play a crucial role in supporting the skull.

Relating to the cervical area of a plant or flower.

The cervical part of the flower is essential for reproduction.

From Latin 'cervicalis', from 'cervix', meaning 'neck'.

cervical spine

The part of the spine that is located in the neck.

cervical examination

A medical procedure to check the cervix.

cervical fluid

Fluid produced by the cervix during the menstrual cycle.

cervicectomy

Surgical removal of part of the cervix.

cervicitis

Inflammation of the cervix.