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glandulae cervicales uteri

glandulae cervicales uteri

9.9
Glands in the neck of the womb that make mucus
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : glándulas cervicales del útero
  • The glandulae cervicales uteri play an essential role in maintaining the cervical mucus.

Examples

  • Inflammation of the glandulae cervicales uteri can lead to abnormal discharge.

  • Pathologists examined the glandulae cervicales uteri for any signs of disease during the biopsy.

  • The glandulae cervicales uteri play a crucial role in reproductive health.

  • During the examination, the doctor noted the condition of the glandulae cervicales uteri.

  • The glandulae cervicales uteri secrete mucus that helps maintain the health of the cervix.

  • During surgery, the doctor carefully examined the glandulae cervicales uteri for any abnormalities.

  • Changes in the glandulae cervicales uteri can affect fertility and reproductive health.

Synonyms

cervical glands of the uterus
vsglandulae cervicales uteri
  • Specialized
7.5

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

is the Latin medical name for the same structures
cervical glands
vsglandulae cervicales uteri
  • Specialized
7.5

Small glands in the cervix that make mucus to protect the uterus

focuses on physical description rather than reproductive function
nabothian gland
vsglandulae cervicales uteri
  • 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 broadly to mucus-secreting structures not specifically to those that form cysts

Surface Forms

glandulae cervicales uteri singular
glandulae cervicales uteri plural

Morphology

glandulae + cervicales + uteri

The phrase is fully compositional: glandulae (glands) + cervicales (cervical/pertaining to the cervix) + uteri (genitive 'of the uterus') yield the literal meaning 'cervical glands of the uterus.' This follows standard anatomical modifier–head and genitive patterns common in medical terminology and other languages, so a learner who knows the constituent words would directly infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Glandulae cervicales uteri comes from Latin words: glandulae 'small glands', cervicales 'of the neck', and uteri 'of the uterus'. They are the glands in the 'neck' of the uterus that make 'mucus', so the name says what they do.