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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How often should women be screened for cervical cancer? Liz Szabo, NBC News, 22 Mar. 2025 These are most associated with cervical, vaginal, penile, anal and head and neck cancers. Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025 The five-year relative survival rate for cervical cancer in Black women is 58% compared to 67% of White women, the report found. Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025 The mother of two was cleared of her diagnosis of cervical cancer in December 2024 before the discovery of tumors in her brain led to her terminal cancer diagnosis in February 2025. Angel Saunders, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025 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 5 Apr. 2025.

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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