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Meaning of "cervix" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CERVIX

From Latin.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CERVIX

cervix  [ˈsɜːvɪks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CERVIX

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adjective
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conjunction
determiner
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Cervix is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CERVIX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Cervix

The cervix or cervix uteri is the lower part of the uterus and part of the female reproductive system. In a non-pregnant woman, the cervix is usually between 2 and 3 cm long. Roughly cylindrical in shape, it has a narrow central canal called the cervical canal running along its entire length, connecting the cavity of the body of the uterus and the lumen of the vagina. The opening into the uterus is called the internal os and the opening into the vagina is called the external os. The lower part of the cervix, known as the vaginal portion of the cervix, bulges into the top of the vagina. The cervix has been documented anatomically since at least the time of Hippocrates, over 2,000 years ago. The cervical canal is a passage through which sperm must travel to fertilise an egg cell after sexual intercourse. Several methods of contraception, including cervical caps and cervical diaphragms aim to block or prevent the passage of sperm through the cervical canal. Cervical mucus is used in several methods of fertility awareness, such as the Creighton model and Billings method, due to its changes in consistency throughout the menstrual period.

Definition of cervix in the English dictionary

The definition of cervix in the dictionary is any necklike part of an organ, esp the lower part of the uterus that extends into the vagina.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CERVIX


aquatics
əˈkwætɪks
basics
ˈbeɪsɪks
civics
ˈsɪvɪks
classics
ˈklæsɪks
comics
ˈkɒmɪks
electronics
ɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪks
fix
fɪks
forensics
fəˈrɛnsɪks
graphics
ˈɡræfɪks
lyrics
ˈlɪrɪks
mathematics
ˌmæθəˈmætɪks
matrix
ˈmeɪtrɪks
mix
mɪks
phoenix
ˈfiːnɪks
politics
ˈpɒlɪtɪks
remix
riːˈmɪks
silvics
ˈsɪlvɪks
six
sɪks
statistics
stəˈtɪstɪks
sweepstakes
ˈswiːpˌsteɪks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CERVIX

ceruse
cerusite
cerussite
Cervantes
cervelas
cervelat
Cervena
cerveza
cervical
cervical cancer
cervical screening
cervical smear
cervices
cervicitis
cervicography
cervicum
cervid
Cervin
cervine

WORDS THAT END LIKE CERVIX

Aix
appendix
Asterix
Beatrix
Chamonix
comix
Delacroix
dominatrix
flix
Grand Prix
helix
Hendrix
nix
phenix
pix
prefix
quick fix
Roubaix
suffix
tix

Synonyms and antonyms of cervix in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cervix» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CERVIX

Find out the translation of cervix to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cervix from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cervix» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

子宫颈
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cuello del útero
570 millions of speakers

English

cervix
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गर्भाशय ग्रीवा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عنق الرحم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

шейки матки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cervix
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গলদেশ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

col de l´utérus
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Serviks
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gebärmutterhals
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

子宮頸
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자궁 경부
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cervix
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cổ tử cung
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கருப்பை வாய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गर्भाशयाला
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

boyun
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cervice
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

szyjki macicy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

шийки матки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

col uterin
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

του τραχήλου της μήτρας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

serviks
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

cervix
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

cervix
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cervix

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CERVIX»

The term «cervix» is quite widely used and occupies the 37.153 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CERVIX» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «cervix» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cervix» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cervix

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CERVIX»

Discover the use of cervix in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cervix and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Cervix
At over 600 pages, with more than 400 illustrations and photographs this text spans everything from embryology to the emotional trauma women undergo when their cervix is removed at hysterectomy.
Joseph Jordan, Albert Singer, Howard Jones, 2009
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Biopsy Interpretation of the Uterine Cervix and Corpus
This new volume of the Biopsy Interpretation Series addresses biopsies of the uterine cervix and corpus (endometrium) in one text.
Anais Malpica, Michael T. Deavers, Elizabeth Euscher, 2009
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Optical Biopsy of Uterine Cervix Using a Multispectral ...
Worldwide, cervical cancer is the most common form of cancer in females under 35 years of age and the second most common in females of all ages.
Irene M. Orfanoudaki, George Themelis, Eugenios Koumantakis, 2007
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Color Atlas of Histopathology of the Cervix Uteri
The second edition of this atlas provides a detailed histopathological diagnosis of cervical disease emphasizing carcinogenesis, and correlating morphologic changes with clinical aspects.
Gisela Dallenbach-Hellweg, Magnus von Knebel Doeberitz, Marcus J. Trunk, 2005
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Cancer of the Cervix
Primary surgical trmt of invasive cancer/cervical cancer complicating pregnancy/radiation therapy & chemotherapy/etc.
Hugh Maurice Shingleton, James W. Orr, Jr., 1995
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Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Palpation of the Cervix Cervical palpation is done to assess cervical length and consistency, the position of the cervix in the pelvic canal, the width of the cervical os, and the level of the presenting part. Bishop (3) was the first to use a “pelvic ...
Eberhard Merz, 2011
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Ultrasound: A Practical Approach to Clinical Problems
(A) Compression of the cervix by a full bladder may give the impression of a long cervix. In this image there is also a contraction at the lower uterine segment that adds to the impression of a long cervix. The contraction can be recognized by the  ...
Edward I. Bluth, Carol B. Benson, 2011
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Current Therapy in Equine Reproduction
uterine cervix, with the vulva and the vestibular fold, forms the natural barrier that separates the uterus from the external environment, thus protecting it from contamination. Some authors consider the cervix to include the most caudal part of the ...
Juan C. Samper, Jonathan F. Pycock, A. O. McKinnon, 2007
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Varney's Midwifery
Cervical Changes in Pregnancy Over the course ofpregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum period, the cervix undergoes four distinct phases: softening, ripening, dilation, and repair. The cervix comprises two major structures: the ectocervix and  ...
Tekoa L. King, Mary C. Brucker, Jan M. Kriebs, 2013
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Atlas of histopathology of the cervix uteri
Functional description of the entire aspect of the morphologic changes in the uterine cervix taking into consideration cytologic, histpathologic, immunohistochemical and virological findings.
Gisela Dallenbach-Hellweg, Hemming Engelund Poulsen, 1990

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CERVIX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cervix is used in the context of the following news items.
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New screening method every five years to replace pap smear
The virus can cause an infection in the cervix, which is where cervical cancer originates. While the National Cervical Screening Program, set to ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
'No One Should Have The Right To Prolong My Death'
... had become resistant to the oral Tarceva she was taking; the cancer is now in both lungs and in her liver, abdomen, pelvis, cervix and brain. «New England Public Radio, Jul 15»
3
Book excerpt: Altered evidences, subjective findings and the …
That Aarushi's vaginal cavity was so dilated he could see her cervix. When he was asked why he hadn't recorded these facts in his autopsy ... «Firstpost, Jul 15»
4
Obstetrics, Gynecology Expert Honored for Endometriosis Work
... that normally forms the fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix and upper vagina — is misplaced within other organs during organogenesis,” he said. «UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences News, Jul 15»
5
Your guide to decode menstrual period problems
Infection of the cervix or uterus; cancer of uterus, cervix, or vagina; problems with blood clotting; polyps; fibroids; PCOS; and even miscarriage. «TheHealthSite, Jul 15»
6
Why are Some Diseases Screened for But Not Others?
Why isn't cervical screening offered to under 25s? Cervical screening takes a sample of cells from the cervix and checks them for abnormalities. «NDTV, Jul 15»
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New non-invasive technique to detect skin cancers
"Besides the detection of skin cancer, applications to detect cancer of the urinary bladder, esophagus or cervix have been shown," Schleusener ... «The Statesman, Jul 15»
8
'She had to grow up before her time'
'We did not know if the cancer had originated in my cervix or had spread there. 'I asked him how much time I'd have if I didn't have treatment. «Portsmouth News, Jul 15»
9
Breast cancer researcher and author Dr. Susan Love to speak at …
My example is that in my lifetime, we ended cancer of the cervix. When I started, you had a hysterectomy and lost your fertility. Then we figured ... «Vail Daily News, Jul 15»
10
Women urged to test for cervical cancer
“Cervical cancer is one cancer that is very preventable and this is why we are emphasising that we need to eliminate cancer of the cervix in ... «Zambia Daily Mail, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Cervix [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/cervix>. Apr 2024 ».
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