cervix

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(thing) by Segnbora-t (6.1 hr) (print)   (I like it!) Sat Nov 13 1999 at 14:44:34
The narrow outer end of the uterus in females. Can be viewed by looking up the vagina with equipment such as a speculum to hold the vagina open.
(thing) by Eraser_ (4.8 y) (print)   (I like it!) Sun Nov 05 2000 at 21:34:07
cervix(adjective, cervical): the neck or neck-like part of an organ; specifically the neck of the lower part of the uterus, or womb, where the vagina and uterus unite. 2. The cervix of the uterus is at its lower end, where the uterus and the vagina meet.

Dictionary of Sexology Project: Main Index

(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:25:33

Cer"vix (?), n.; pl. E. Cervixes (#), L. Cervices (#). [L.] Anat.

The neck; also, the necklike portion of any part, as of the womb. See Illust. of Bird.

 

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