cervical

adjective

cer·​vi·​cal ˈsər-vi-kəl How to pronounce cervical (audio)
: of or relating to a neck or cervix

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If caught early, cervical cancer has a very high five-year survival rate — more than 90 percent. Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024 The average yearly expenditure on cervical cancer research is $51.6 million. Lena Dunham, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024 Other reviews have found that guaifenesin was the least effective therapy for the treatment of cervical mucus disorders. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024 Reilly pointed to how her industry has done important work on curative or preventative medicines, such as a cervical cancer vaccine. Chantelle Lee, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cervical 

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cervical was in 1668

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“Cervical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cervical. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

cervical

adjective
cer·​vi·​cal ˈsər-vi-kəl How to pronounce cervical (audio)
: of or relating to a neck or cervix

Medical Definition

cervical

adjective
cer·​vi·​cal
ˈsər-vi-kəl, British usually sər-ˈvī-kəl
: of or relating to a neck or cervix
cervical cancer

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