Definition of CervixCervix: The cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb). The uterus, a hollow, pear-shaped organ, is located in a woman's lower abdomen, between the bladder and the rectum. The cervix forms a canal that opens into the vagina, which leads to the outside of the body. ![]() The word "cervix" comes straight from Latin for "neck". Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionaryhttp://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2686 Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2011 5:27:15 PM
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