adjective

cervical

cervical

She suffered a cervical spine injury.

She suffered a cervical spine injury.

A cervical cancer screening is important.

A cervical cancer screening is important.

((cervical + noun)) relating to the neck She suffered a cervical spine injury.

((cervical + noun)) relating to the cervix of the uterus A cervical cancer screening is important.

Synonyms: nuchal (of the nape of the neck)

From Latin 'cervix', meaning 'neck'.

'Cervix' means 'neck', and can refer to the neck on your body or the 'neck' of the uterus (womb).

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