The word cervixA body part with two uses: the neck area or a part of the womb. has two main meanings. It can referTo point to something or be used to name it. to the neck of a person or animal, or to the lower opening of the uterusAn organ in the female body where a baby can develop. in the female reproductive system. The second meaning is the one most people usually mean today.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /SUR-vिक्स/
Easy pronunciation: SUR-vिक्स (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the first syllable.
Medical sense: the lower opening of the uterus.
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Cervix Meaning
the narrow lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the lower opening of the uterus
Example: The doctor checked the cervix during the exam.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- cervix uteri — Technical term for the uterine cervix
- uterine cervix — Medical term for the cervix
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Other Meanings of Cervix
Meaning 2
the neck
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the part of an organism that connects the head to the rest of the body
Example: The horse turned its cervix to look behind it.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- neck — Standard word for this body part
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Cervix Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- cervix uteri
- uterine cervix
the part of an organism that connects the head to the rest of the body
- neck
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use cervix when they mean neck, but cervix is much more commonly used in medical contexts.
- Cervix is not the same as uterus; it is the lower opening of the uterus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does cervix mean in simple English?
In simple English, cervix usually means the lower opening of the uterus. It can also mean the neck of a person or animal.
What is the synonym of cervix?
For the medical meaning, common synonyms are cervix uteri and uterine cervix. For the body-part meaning, neck is the synonym.
Is cervix the same as neck?
Not usually. Cervix can mean neck in anatomy, but in everyday use it usually refers to the lower opening of the uterus.
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