单词	cervix
释义	cervix noun cer·​vix ˈsər-viks  plural cervices ˈsər-və-ˌsēz  (ˌ)sər-ˈvī-(ˌ)sēz or cervixes 1 : neck especially : the back part of the neck 2 : a constricted portion of an organ or part especially : the narrow outer end of the uterus Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web This type of test looks for changes in the cells of the cervix. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 6 Sep. 2022 According to the American Cancer Society, cervical cancer screening with an HPV test alone is recommended every 5 years for everyone with a cervix from ages 25 until 65. Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022 Mifepristone also softens the cervix to help the uterus empty itself. Colleen De Bellefonds, SELF, 24 Aug. 2022 Hysterectomy itself is the removal of the uterus, the cervix — which is the opening of the uterus — and the fallopian tubes, which are attached to the sides of the uterus. Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 15 Aug. 2022 Misoprostol is a prostaglandin – a compound that has hormone-like effects on the body – that helps soften and dilate the cervix to expel the pregnancy. Grace Shih, Chron, 27 July 2022 Another option is medication — usually mifepristone, which weakens the membrane lining the uterus and softens the cervix, followed by misoprostol, which causes contractions. New York Times, 17 July 2022 The cervix is dilated and the contents of the uterus are surgically removed. Sarah Swetlik | Sswetlik@al.com, al, 6 July 2022 In the late 19th century and well into the 20th, pain relief was often administered only after the mother’s cervix had fully dilated. Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin cervic-, cervix First Known Use 1694, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Medical Definition cervix noun cer·​vix ˈsər-viks  plural cervices -və-ˌsēz, ˌsər-ˈvī-(ˌ)sēz  or cervixes 1 : neck sense 1a especially : the back part of the neck 2 : a constricted portion of an organ or part: as a : the narrow lower or outer end of the uterus b : the constricted cementoenamel junction on a tooth
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