cervix

Definition

The neck.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin cervīx (“neck”), see below.

Example Sentences

• "I put my hands on Madeleine's hot cheeks, making a prize cup of my hands and her cervix, and tilted her head to one side."
• "Screening involves taking a small sample of cells from the cervix and looking for high-risk HPV that could develop into cancer if left untreated."