what cervical means?
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cervical Definition of cervical. : of or relating to a neck or cervix.
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Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the cervix. The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a fetus grows). The cervix leads from the uterus to the vagina (birth canal).
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The Multiple Meanings of the Term Cervical Definition: Cervical has multiple meanings in the human body. For this reason, the word cervical pertains to many areas where tissues narrow to a neck-like passage. It is understandable that the term cervical causes confusion, because there are multiple cervixes in the body, and they widely differ.
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cervical 1. pertaining to the neck. 2. pertaining to the neck or cervix of any organ or structure. cervical cancer cancer of the cervix uteri, the third most common cause of cancer deaths in American women (after lung cancer and breast cancer). Its victims are usually women over 40. One of the first warning signs of cervical cancer is vaginal bleeding between menstrual periods, after coitus, or after menopause is established.
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Cervical cerclage Cervical cerclage. Definition. A cervical cerclage is a minor surgical procedure in which the opening to the uterus (the cervix) is stitched closed in order to prevent a miscarriage or premature birth. Approximately 10% of pregnancies end in preterm delivery, defined as a delivery that occurs before week 37 of pregnancy (the average pregnancy lasts 40 weeks).
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- Cervical area-Of or relating to a neck or a cervix. chyme-food in the stomach that is partly digested and mixed with stomach acids. Chyme goes on to the small intestine for further digestion. Coronary vein-Any one of the veins that drains blood from the muscular tissue of the heart and empties into the coronary sinus.
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Reverse Cervical Lordosis Re: Reverse Cervical Lordosis. For those who don't know what reverse of cervical lordosis means, it means the neck has gone straight and then started to curve towards the back, instead of the front. Also called cervical kyphosis. Often, the docs use this term to say that you've lost the normal curve but haven't gone over to the opposite curve.
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cap cervical cap a contraceptive device similar to the diaphragm but much smaller, consisting of a cup that fits directly over the cervix. It is only 60 per cent effective for women who have already given birth. The cervical cap is inserted much like the diaphragm. The woman should check to be certain that it is placed over the cervix. From McKinney et al., 2000. cradle cap an oily yellowish crust that sometimes appears on the scalp of an infant, caused by excessive secretion by the sebaceous glands in the scalp. Treatment of mild cases consists of daily shampoo with mild soap. It can be loosened with an application of mineral oil or baby oil prior to shampooing.
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RIXIMKA DUMARKA In the anatomy of the female reproductive system, the cervical canal (also called the canal of the cervix, endocervical canal, cervical canal of uterus, or the cavity of cervix) is the spindle-shaped, flattened canal of the cervix, the neck of the uterus.
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what does OS stand for? Last edited 06/07/2010. The cervical os is the tunnel of your cervix, the opening. You have an external os (that opens to the vagina) and internal os (that opens to the uterus). Look at the picture below and substitute os for orifice (they mean the same thing):
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What Is Cervical Cancer? Cervical cancer starts in the cells lining the cervix -- the lower part of the uterus (womb). This is sometimes called the uterine cervix. The fetus grows in the body of the uterus (the upper part). The cervix connects the body of the uterus to the vagina (birth canal).
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cervix Definition of cervix for English Language Learners. medical : the narrow end at the opening of a woman's uterus.
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What does cervical lymphadenopathy mean? is this a bad or good thing? Why? Cervical Lymphadenopathy: The enlargement of the cervical lymph nodes. Cervical Lymph Nodes: Are simply lymph nodes located in the neck. The medical term for the neck is cervix, although this term is rarely used. Is this good bad or indifferent ... Not sure whats wrong or what caused it I should say.
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Cervical cancer Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina. Worldwide, cervical cancer is the third most common type of cancer in women. It is much less common in the United States because of the routine use of Pap smears. Cervical cancer starts in the cells on the surface of the cervix. There are 2 types of cells on the surface of the cervix, squamous and columnar.
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Cervical Sprain and Strain Cervical sprain or cervical strain is a neck injury, which results in pain, weakness, and muscle spasm. A sprain is an injury to the ligament, a tissue connecting bone to bone or a joint capsule providing joint stability.
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neck 1. cervix or collum; the constricted part connecting the head and trunk. 2. the constricted part of an organ or other structure. anatomical neck of humerus a constriction of the humerus just below its proximal articular surface.
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- [edit on Wikidata] Cervical ectropion (or cervical eversion) is a condition in which the central (endocervical) columnar epithelium protrudes out through the external os of the cervix and onto the vaginal portion of the cervix, undergoes squamous metaplasia, and transforms to stratified squamous epithelium.
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Cervix The cervix or cervix uteri (Latin: neck of the uterus) is the lower part of the uterus in the human female reproductive system.
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- Cervical fluid changes throughout the menstrual cycle and is a primary fertility sign. Cervical fluid is the best sign for learning about the presence of estrogen in your bloodstream. Cervical fluid is one of the best signs to tell you when you are most fertile before ovulation. When estrogen is high and you are most fertile, cervical fluid is stretchy and resembles raw egg white.
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cervix 1 n cervix The neck; the constricted part of the body between the head and the chest. 2  n cervix The back of the neck; the scruff of the neck, regarded either as to its surface or its deep parts.
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What Is Cervical Osteoarthritis? Cervical osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis of the spine in the neck, is simply osteoarthritis affecting the spine in the neck. The joints that connect one vertebra to another in the neck are called facets. In cervical osteoarthritis these joint suffer by degeneration or wear of cartilage.
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cap cervical cap a contraceptive device similar to the diaphragm but much smaller, consisting of a cup that fits directly over the cervix. It is only 60 per cent effective for women who have already given birth. The cervical cap is inserted much like the diaphragm.
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What Do Your Pap Smear Results Mean? If abnormal or unusual cells were discovered during your Pap smear, you're said to have a positive result. A positive result doesn't mean you have cervical cancer. What a positive result means depends on the type of cells discovered in your test. Here are some terms your doctor might use and what your next course of action might be: Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS).
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Seventh cervical vertebra In humans, cervical vertebrae are the smallest of the true vertebrae, and can be readily distinguished from those of the thoracic or lumbar regions by the presence of a foramen (hole) in each transverse process, through which the vertebral artery passes. The remainder of this article focuses upon human anatomy.
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- Short Cervix (Definition) Cervical insufficiency, or cervical incompetence, is a condition where the cervix begins to dilate (open wider) or efface (become thinner) before the baby has reached full term. This may occur in the absence of uterine contractions, and may cause miscarriage or pre-term delivery.
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Cervical Position Cervical Position. Observing the position of your cervix is a key element in predicting fertility. During your menstrual cycle, there is a change in the position and feel of the cervix (located at the lower part of the uterus) which can be measured and charted. By examining your cervix, you can pinpoint your likely ovulatory date and increase your chances of conception.