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cervix uteri

cervix uteri

5.1
The lower necklike part of the womb that connects to the vagina
  • noun
  • /ˈsɜrvɪks ˈjuːtəri/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cérvix uterino
  • Cervical cancer develops in the cervix uteri, which connects the uterus to the vagina.

Examples

  • A Pap smear is performed to detect changes in the cells of the cervix uteri.

  • During a routine examination, the doctor checked the cervix uteri for any abnormalities.

  • The cervix uteri is crucial for reproduction.

  • What is the purpose of the cervix uteri?

  • A Pap smear is performed to detect changes in the cells of the cervix uteri.

  • During a routine examination, the doctor checked the cervix uteri for any abnormalities.

  • Cervical cancer develops in the cervix uteri, which connects the uterus to the vagina.

Synonyms

cervix
vscervix uteri
  • Specialized
21 6.0

A narrow lower part of the womb that makes a passage to the vagina

is the same opening but stressed as necklike instead of part
uterine cervix
vscervix uteri
  • Specialized
5.6

The narrow lower end of the womb that forms a passage to the vagina

is the same opening described as necklike rather than as an end

Surface Forms

cervix uteri singular
cervices uteri plural

Morphology

cervix + uteri

The term is a literal anatomical combination: 'cervix' (the neck-like structure) plus 'uteri' (the Latin genitive form meaning 'of the uterus'), so the sense 'neck of the uterus' is directly derivable from the parts. While 'uteri' is a Latin form that some learners might not recognize, under the assumption that the learner knows both constituents the meaning is compositional and transparent.

Etymology

Cervix uteri comes from old Latin words: cervix meaning 'neck' and uteri meaning 'of the womb'. The image of a 'neck' helps to remember that the cervix uteri is the lower, necklike opening that connects the uterus to the vagina.