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.
Colposcopy is the medical term meaning visualization of the cervix.
The medical term for the neck of the uterus is the cervix.
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Cervicectomy and trachelectomy both mean surgical removal of the cervix.
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.
Ureterorrhaphy is the medical term meaning suture of a ureter.
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.
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The term for inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the cervix is cervicitis. Cervicitis can be caused by various factors such as infections, allergies, or chemical irritants. Symptoms may include abnormal vaginal discharge, pain during intercourse, and bleeding between periods. Proper diagnosis and treatment by a healthcare professional are essential to address cervicitis effectively.
Closed has the same meaning in medical terms as in lay language. A closed fracture means there is no related opening in the skin. A closed cervix does not have a dilated os.
Anacusis is the medical term meaning complete deafness.
Syncope is the medical term meaning fainting.