A tortuous cervix refers to a cervix that has an abnormal shape or curvature, making it more difficult for healthcare providers to access the uterus during procedures such as a Pap smear or insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD). This condition can be congenital or may develop due to previous surgeries, trauma, or infections. While it typically does not cause significant health issues, it may lead to complications during childbirth or gynecological examinations. Proper assessment and management can help address any challenges associated with a tortuous cervix.
tortuous
The tortuous climb wore me out.
the two words are not connected; tortuous means suffering and pain.
The climb up the mountain was tortuous and brutal.
The U.S. Marine Corps' obstacle course is touted as being quite tortuous. My dental exam was so tortuous that I actually had muscle cramps afterward.
The noun form for the adjective tortuous is tortuousness. Another noun form is torture.
A mountain road is tortuous. My singing is torturous. And when I violate a contract I am being tortious.
twisted vessels
severe
It is an aortic arch with an aneurysm.
stenotic (in medical terms)
It is an aortic arch with an aneurysm.