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Jemal said this is likely due to a lack of screening and vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV), the primary cause of cervical cancer.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
In particular, the report revealed that diagnoses of colorectal cancer in men and women under 65 and cervical cancer in women between 30 and 44 years of age has increased.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
Black people are twice as likely to die of prostate, stomach and uterine cancers compared with White people and 50% more likely to die from preventable cervical cancer.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2025
There was an increase in the rate of new diagnoses of colorectal cancer in men and women under 65 and cervical cancer in women between 30 and 44.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1668, in the meaning defined above
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“Cervical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cervical. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
cervical
adjective
cer·vi·cal
ˈsər-vi-kəl
: 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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Nglish: Translation of cervical for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of cervical for Arabic Speakers
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