American English pronunciation
How to pronounce cervical
IPA transcription: ['sɚvəkəl]
Pronunciation variants: ['sɚvəkəl]['sɚvɪkəl]
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Adjective
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of or relating to the cervix of the uterus
“cervical cancer”
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relating to or associated with the neck
Usage examples
- Rarer forms of cervical esophageal diverticula are the Killian's diverticulum and the Laimer's diverticulum.
- These lesions generally occur around the cervical areas of the dentition.
- The ansa cervicalis is embedded in the anterior wall of sheath.
- As such, it is used for cervical cancer screening in gynecology.
- Another use of the cervical collar is for strains, sprains or whiplash.
- There also appears to be an association with cervical artery dissection.
- Cervical cancer screening is still required following vaccination.
- Two roots make up the ansa cervicalis, a superior root, and an inferior root.
- Similar coils may be used vaginally for evaluating cervical cancer.