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cervical glands

cervical glands

7.5
Small glands in the cervix that make mucus to protect the uterus
  • noun
  • /ˈsɜrvɪkəl ɡlændz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : glándulas cervicales
  • A blockage of the cervical glands may sometimes cause the formation of a nabothian cyst.

Examples

  • The cervical glands produce mucus that helps protect the uterus.

  • Hormonal changes can affect the activity of the cervical glands during the menstrual cycle.

  • The cervical glands produce mucus that helps protect the uterus from infection.

  • Women should monitor the health of their cervical glands regularly.

  • The cervical glands secrete mucus that helps protect the uterus during ovulation.

  • A healthy balance of mucus from the cervical glands is crucial for reproductive success.

  • During her check-up, the doctor explained the function of the cervical glands in maintaining reproductive health.

Synonyms

cervical glands of the uterus
vscervical glands
  • Specialized
7.5

Small parts in the lower part of the womb called the cervix that make mucus

is the same meaning but uses a fuller phrase specifying the organ
glandulae cervicales uteri
vscervical glands
  • Specialized
9.9

Glands in the neck of the womb that make mucus

has identical meaning but is the common English descriptive form
nabothian gland
vscervical glands
  • Specialized
9.9

Small glands in the lower part of the womb that make mucus and can form small fluid-filled lumps when blocked

refers to the group of such glands rather than a single gland

Surface Forms

cervical glands plural

Morphology

cervical + gland

The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'cervical' (related to the uterine cervix) + 'gland' (an organ that secretes fluids), so the meaning 'glands located in the cervix that secrete mucus' is directly inferable from the parts. This medical compound follows regular compositional patterns found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would understand it.

Etymology

The noun cervical glands names the small parts in the neck of the womb. Cervical means 'neck' and glands are tiny parts that make 'mucus'. They make this wet 'mucus' to help 'protect' the womb and to help with 'pregnancy'.