cervical

adjective

cer·​vi·​cal ˈsər-vi-kəl How to pronounce cervical (audio)
: of or relating to a neck or cervix

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Severe or unusual neck pain, particularly when accompanied by a headache, dizziness or neurological symptoms, could indicate cervical artery dissection. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 In 2023, the internet personality was diagnosed with cervical cancer during a routine checkup, sharing her diagnosis through her social media accounts at the time. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 Snooki was first diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer in February. — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2026 SoonerCare is Oklahoma's Medicaid program, which pays for medical services for low-income pregnant women, children, individuals who are elderly or have a disability, parents and women with breast or cervical cancer. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cervical

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cervical was in 1668

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“Cervical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cervical. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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cervical

adjective
cer·​vi·​cal ˈsər-vi-kəl How to pronounce cervical (audio)
: of or relating to a neck or cervix

Medical Definition

cervical

adjective
cer·​vi·​cal
ˈsər-vi-kəl, British usually sər-ˈvī-kəl
: of or relating to a neck or cervix
cervical cancer
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