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The neck; also, the necklike portion of any part, as of the womb. See Illust. of Bird.
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What is the medical term meaning direct visualization of the cervix?
Colposcopy is the medical term meaning visualization of the cervix.
What is the combining form meaning cervix?
The combining form for cervix is cervic/o.
What is the medical term meaning neck of the uterus?
The medical term for the neck of the uterus is the cervix.
What is the medical term meaning The lower portion of the uterus?
cervix
What is the meaning of cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer is uncontrolled growth of cells in the uterine cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina.
What is the medical term meaning removal of core of cervical tissue for biopsy?
Core biopsy of the cervix is not a normal procedure. Cone biopsy of the cervix is the medical term of removal of a portion of the cervix surrounding the cervical os.
What is the medical terminology breakdown of the word cervicectomy?
Cervicectomy breaks down as cervic- meaning neck or cervix, and -ectomy meaning surgical removal. In this context, cervicectomy means surgical removal of the uterine cervix, not surgical removal of the body part between the shoulders and head.
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the cervix?
Cervicectomy and trachelectomy both mean surgical removal of the cervix.
What is the medical term meaning preparation of the cervix for birth?
The medical term for preparation of the cervix for birth is "cervical ripening." This process involves softening and thinning of the cervix to allow for easier passage of the baby through the birth canal.
What is the medical term meaning the divot in your cervix?
The little dent in your cervix is at the opening into the endocervical canal. That opening is called the cervical os or, more specifically, the ectocervical os. At the other end of the canal is the endocervical os.
Why is it called the os of the cervix?
Os is from the old Latin word meaning mouth. It is used today to mean an opening or entrance to a passage, esp. one at either end of the cervix of the uterus.
What is the medical term meaning rhythmic contractions that expand the opening of the cervix during childbirth?
Labor - APEXLabor
