plural cervices
ˈsər-və-ˌsēz 
(ˌ)sər-ˈvī-(ˌ)sēz
or cervixes
1
: neck
especially
: the back part of the neck
2
: a constricted portion of an organ or part
especially
: the narrow outer end of the uterus
Examples of cervix in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
During a Pap smear, a healthcare provider will use a small brush to remove cells from the cervix surface.
—
Michelle Pugle, Health, 4 Sep. 2024
According to an administrative complaint, the Florida Department of Health said Lopez attempted to repair the cervix in a hospital suite instead of an operating room.
—Holly Baltz, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2024
The part of the baby that is nearest to the cervix is called the presenting part.
—Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 25 July 2024
The baby’s head can get stuck during the delivery if the baby’s body is born before the cervix fully dilates.
—Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 25 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for cervix 
Michelle Pugle, Health, 4 Sep. 2024
According to an administrative complaint, the Florida Department of Health said Lopez attempted to repair the cervix in a hospital suite instead of an operating room.
—Holly Baltz, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2024
The part of the baby that is nearest to the cervix is called the presenting part.
—Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 25 July 2024
The baby’s head can get stuck during the delivery if the baby’s body is born before the cervix fully dilates.
—Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 25 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for cervix
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'cervix.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near cervix
Cite this Entry
“Cervix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cervix. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
cervix
noun
cer·vix
ˈsər-viks
plural cervices
ˈsər-və-ˌsēz
or cervixes
or cervixes
: the narrow outer end of the uterus that opens into the cavity of the vagina
Medical Definition
cervix
noun
cer·vix
ˈsər-viks
plural cervices
-və-ˌsēz, ˌsər-ˈvī-(ˌ)sēz
or cervixes
or cervixes
1
: neck sense 1a
especially
: the back part of the neck
2
: a constricted portion of an organ or part: as
a
: the narrow lower or outer end of the uterus
b
: the constricted cementoenamel junction on a tooth
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share