cervical

/ˈsɜr.vɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the neck or cervix (the lower part of the uterus in females)

“The cervical cancer screening is crucial for women’s health.”

2. noun

the cervix (the lower part of the uterus in females)

“The cervical mucus has a unique consistency during ovulation.”

3. noun

the neck of a vertebrate animal

“The cervical vertebrae are part of the spine in humans.”

Synonyms

  • cervix
  • neck

Antonyms

  • dorsal