ectropion
9.9
The inner lining of the cervix appears on the outer surface, often causing discharge or light bleeding
- noun
- /ɛkˈtroʊpiən/
- Specialized
:
ectropión cervical
- After examining the patient, the gynecologist diagnosed her with ectropion, which explained her bleeding.
Examples
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If the ectropion of the cervix is wide, a second Cervex brush can be used to sample the wide transformation zone; sweep the transformation zone at least twice.
Academic text (2011) -
If the client has a wide ectropion of the cervix, a second cytobrush can be used to sample the wide transformation zone (see Box).
Academic text (2015) -
The doctor explained that her ectropion could cause discomfort and abnormal discharge if left untreated.
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She learned that ectropion of the cervix can lead to complications, so she scheduled a follow-up appointment.
Surface Forms
ectropion singular
ectropions plural
Etymology
Ectropion comes from Greek parts ec- meaning 'out' and -tropion meaning 'turn'. So cervical ectropion means the inner lining has 'turned out' onto the outer surface, which helps explain symptoms like discharge or light bleeding.
