cervicitis

noun

cer·​vi·​ci·​tis ˌsər-və-ˈsī-təs How to pronounce cervicitis (audio)
: inflammation of the uterine cervix

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Urethritis, cervicitis, and proctitis These conditions involve irritation of the urethra, cervix, and rectum, respectively. Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 14 Mar. 2019 Although there aren’t currently any guidelines for treating an M. genitalium infection specifically, the CDC treatment guidelines recommend standard antibiotics for people with urethritis, cervicitis, and pelvic inflammatory disease. Claire Gillespie, SELF, 1 Feb. 2019

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cervicitis was in 1889

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“Cervicitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cervicitis. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

cervicitis

noun
cer·​vi·​ci·​tis ˌsər-və-ˈsīt-əs How to pronounce cervicitis (audio)
: inflammation of the uterine cervix

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