adjective

cervical

cervical

She suffered a cervical spine injury in the accident.

She suffered a cervical spine injury in the accident.

A cervical smear test can detect early changes.

A cervical smear test can detect early changes.

((noun)) relating to a neck She had a cervical examination.

nuchal (relating to the nape of the neck)

From Latin 'cervix', meaning 'neck'.

Think of a 'cervical collar' used for neck injuries to remember it means 'relating to the neck'.

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