Cervical (en. Cervical)
/serˈbikal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Relevant to the neck region.
Cervical pain can be very uncomfortable.
El dolor cervical puede ser muy incómodo.
It refers to the vertebrae of the neck.
The cervical injury was diagnosed at the hospital.
La lesión cervical fue diagnosticada en el hospital.
It can refer to issues related to the neck.
Stretching exercises help relieve cervical tension.
Los ejercicios de estiramiento ayudan a aliviar la tensión cervical.
Etymology
From the Latin 'cervicalis', meaning 'related to the neck'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cervical pain
Discomfort or pain in the neck area.
dolor cervical
cervical injury
Damage to the structures of the neck.
lesión cervical
cervical stiffness
Difficulty moving the neck due to tension.
rigidez cervical
Related Words
neck
Part of the human body that connects the head to the torso.
cuello
vertebra
Each of the bones that make up the spine.
vértebra
tension
State of a muscle when it is stretched or contracted.
tensión
Slang Meanings
Neck pain related to stress.
My cervical hurts after that stressful meeting.
Me duele el cervical después de esa reunión estresante.
Colloquially referred to as 'neck pain'.
I've had neck pain all day; I think I need a masseuse.
Todo el día tengo un dolor de cuelo, creo que necesito un masajista.