American English pronunciation

How to pronounce cervical

IPA transcription: ['sɚvəkəl]

Pronunciation variants: ['sɚvəkəl]['sɚvɪkəl]

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Adjective

  • of or relating to the cervix of the uterus

    “cervical cancer”

  • 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.