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Grammar : Noun
Spell : sur-viks
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɜr vɪks


Définition of cervix

Origin :
  • early 15c., "ligament in the neck," from Latin cervix "the neck, nape of the neck," from PIE *kerw-o-, from root *ker- (see horn (n.)). Applied to various neck-like structures of the body, especially that of the uterus (by 1702), where it is shortened from medical Latin cervix uteri (17c.). Sometimes in medical writing 18c.-19c. cervix of the uterus to distinguish it from the neck sense.
  • As in neck : noun narrow connector
Example sentences :
  • The cervix is then more or less dilated and the ovum is palpable.
  • Extract from : « The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation » by Austin O'Malley
  • Cancer of the cervix also seldom appears—once in about 2000 cases.
  • Extract from : « The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation » by Austin O'Malley
  • The patient had been under our care for inflammation of the cervix uteri.
  • Extract from : « A System of Midwifery » by Edward Rigby
  • On my urgent representations she allowed me to remove the cervix.
  • Extract from : « A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) » by Various
  • If there be any suspicion in this direction he should remove the cervix.
  • Extract from : « A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) » by Various
  • It may be divided into cancer of the body and cancer of the neck (cervix).
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 » by Various
  • The infection generally starts in the cervix, and the disease may last for considerable time before the woman becomes aware of it.
  • Extract from : « Woman » by William J. Robinson
  • Wetting the feet and getting chilled, particularly during the menses, may set up a catarrh in the cervix.
  • Extract from : « Woman » by William J. Robinson
  • Its edges are thick, soft, and closed; the cervix is short, and seems less than half an inch.
  • Extract from : « A System of Midwifery » by Edward Rigby
  • The first step is to cool off the blood which flows to the neck and head by short-time compresses on the neck and on the cervix.
  • Extract from : « Valere Aude » by Louis Dechmann

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