Meaning & Definition of Cervix in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The lower part of the uterus that forms a canal opening into the vagina.

  Example Sentence: During a Pap smear, cells are taken from the cervix to check for abnormalities.

• Definition: The structure in the female reproductive system that acts as a gateway between the vagina and the uterus.

  Example Sentence: The cervix plays an important role during childbirth as it dilates to allow the baby to pass through.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'cervix' meaning 'neck'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• cervical cancer: A type of cancer that occurs in the cervix.
• cervical mucus: The fluid produced by the cervix that changes in consistency during the menstrual cycle.
• cervical dilation: The opening of the cervix during labor.

Translations

• Spanish: cérvix

• French: col de l'utérus

• German: Zervix

• Russian: шейка матки

Related Words

• uterus: The organ in which a fetus develops during pregnancy.

• vagina: The muscular tube leading from the external genitals to the cervix of the uterus.

Slang Meanings of cervix

• Meaning: Cervical passage

  Example Sentence: Some may refer to the cervix informally as the cervical passage during discussions about anatomy.