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Lower part of the uterus in the female reproductive system
The cervix (pl.: cervices) or uterine cervix (Latin: cervix uteri) is a dynamic fibromuscular sexual organ of the female reproductive system that connects
Cervix
Topics referred to by the same term
A cervix or collum is a neck, that is, a narrowed region of an object (such as a body or a body part). In anatomy, various body parts are called necks
Cervix_(disambiguation)
Cancer arising from the cervix
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cervix, the lower narrow part of the uterus (womb). It is due to the abnormal growth of cells
Cervical_cancer
Medical sign
A strawberry cervix is a finding upon physical examination where the cervix has an erythematous, punctate, and papilliform appearance. It is named because
Strawberry_cervix
Female sex organ in mammals
of the uterus is a narrow part known as the isthmus that connects to the cervix, the anterior gateway leading to the vagina. The upper end, the body of
Uterus
Part of the female reproductive tract
and give birth. In humans, it extends from the vulval vestibule to the cervix (neck of the uterus). The vaginal introitus is normally partly covered by
Vagina
Greek laboratory technician (c. 1890–1982)
invented the pap test. For 21 years, Mary Papanikolaou volunteered to have her cervix sampled and smeared by her husband to help with his efforts to create the
Andromachi_Papanikolaou
In insects, a membrane that separates the head from the thorax
The cervix in insects is a membrane that separates the head from the thorax and is composed of structures from both of these. A pair of lateral cervical
Cervix_(insect_anatomy)
Reproductive system of female humans
sexual intercourse and childbirth, and is connected to the uterus at the cervix. The uterus (or womb) accommodates the embryo by developing the uterine
Female_reproductive_system
Medical examination of the cervix
skopos 'look at') is a medical diagnostic procedure to visually examine the cervix as well as the vagina and vulva using a colposcope. The main goal of colposcopy
Colposcopy
Medical intervention
used to detect potentially precancerous and cancerous processes in the cervix (opening of the uterus or womb) or, more rarely, anus (in both men and women)
Pap_test
Superior portions of the vagina
the vagina, extending into the recesses created by the vaginal portion of cervix. There is an anterior fornix, a posterior fornix, and two lateral fornices
Vaginal_fornix
Medical intervention
excision of a cone-shaped portion of tissue from the mucous membrane of the cervix. Conization is used for diagnostic purposes as part of a biopsy and for
Cervical_conization
Physical medical examination
3) the internal exam using a speculum to visualize the vaginal walls and cervix. During the pelvic exam, sample of cells and fluids may be collected to
Pelvic_examination
Canal of the uterine cervix
The cervical canal is the spindle-shaped, flattened canal of the cervix which connects the vagina to the main cavity of the uterus in most mammals. The
Cervical_canal
Body part that connects the head and torso
also referred to as the cervix or collum. However, when the term cervix is used alone, it often refers to the uterine cervix, the neck of the uterus
Neck
Liquid mixture produced by the vagina
vagina. This mixture is constantly produced by the cells of the vagina and cervix, and it exits the body through the vaginal opening. The composition, quality
Vaginal_discharge
Process of bearing offspring
of the uterus and gradual dilation of the cervix. The active phase of the first stage starts when the cervix is dilated more than about 4 cm in diameter
Birth
Body part
cervix in the female reproductive system. During childbirth, the anterior section of the cervix is nearly always the last part of the woman's cervix to
Anterior_lip_(cervix)
Device inserted into the vagina for medical purposes
incompetent cervix is not commonly practiced today, but they have been used in the past. Specifically, an incompetent cervix is when the cervix begins to
Pessary
Medical condition
precancerous transformation of cells of the cervix. CIN most commonly occurs at the squamocolumnar junction of the cervix, a transitional area between the squamous
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
Cervical_intraepithelial_neoplasia
Form of human sexual intercourse
and then a larger amount through male ejaculation. Sperm swim through the cervix and the uterus into the fallopian tubes of the woman. If they meet a fertilisable
Penile–vaginal_intercourse
Medical condition
Cervical stenosis means that the opening in the cervix (the endocervical canal) is more narrow than is typical. In some cases, the endocervical canal may
Stenosis_of_uterine_cervix
Surgical instrument used to inspect the vagina and cervix
double-bladed speculum used in gynaecology for examining the vagina and cervix. It was developed by J. Marion Sims. Sims' speculum is inserted into the
Sims'_vaginal_speculum
formally tunnel cluster of the cervix and cervical tunnel cluster, is a benign group of dilated endocervical glands in the cervix. It is significant only in
Tunnel_cluster
Mucus filled cyst on the surface of the cervix
cyst (or nabothian follicle) is a mucus-filled cyst on the surface of the cervix. They are most often caused when stratified squamous epithelium of the ectocervix
Nabothian_cyst
Physiological and psychological changes in preparation for sexual intercourse
tissues (such as nipples, clitoris, and vaginal walls), changes to the cervix, and vaginal lubrication. Sexual arousal has several stages and may not
Sexual_arousal
Medical device to dilate the uterine cervix
hygroscopic dilators, are medical implements used to dilate the uterine cervix by swelling as they absorb fluid from surrounding tissue. They may be composed
Osmotic_dilator
Cycle of uterine contractions
uterine contractions initiated by pressure at the cervix, more precisely, the internal end of cervix, or vaginal walls. It is an example of positive feedback
Ferguson_reflex
Surgical removal of the uterus
surgical removal of the uterus and cervix. Supracervical hysterectomy refers to the removal of the uterus while the cervix is spared. These procedures may
Hysterectomy
Bloody mucus discharge leading up to labour
caused by thinning and dilation of the cervix, leading to detachment of the cervical mucus plug that seals the cervix during pregnancy and tearing of small
Bloody_show
Procreative biological processes of humanity
When the fetus is developed enough to survive outside of the uterus, the cervix dilates and contractions of the uterus propel it through the birth canal
Human_reproduction
Field of anatomy dedicated to human teeth
Dental anatomy is a field of anatomy dedicated to the study of human tooth structures. The development, appearance, and classification of teeth fall within
Dental_anatomy
Uterine portion of the cervix
The supravaginal portion of the cervix (also known as the uterine portion of the cervix) is separated in front from the bladder by fibrous tissue (parametrium)
Supravaginal portion of cervix
Supravaginal_portion_of_cervix
Medical specialty encompassing two subspecialties
smear or HPV test, are abnormal, this more thorough examination of the cervix and vaginal tissues may be needed. Loop electrical excision procedure (LEEP):
Obstetrics_and_gynaecology
Medical intervention
and curettage Amputation of cervix strengthening the cervix by suturing cut end of Mackenrodt ligament in front of cervix Anterior colporrhaphy Posterior
Manchester_operation
Major ligament of the uterus
ligament of the uterus. It extends laterally (on either side) from the cervix and vaginal fornix to attach onto the lateral wall of the pelvis. The female
Cardinal_ligament
Human sexual practice
the same part of the brain as sensations from the vagina, clitoris and cervix, and that these reported orgasms are genital orgasms caused by nipple stimulation
Nipple_stimulation
Abnormal cell growth in the cervix
intraepithelial lesions that occur at various anatomic locations, such as the cervix, vagina, vulva, or anus. The Bethesda system, an established system for
Squamous intraepithelial lesion
Squamous_intraepithelial_lesion
Medical condition
cervical insufficiency, is a medical condition of pregnancy in which the cervix begins to dilate (widen) and efface (thin) before the pregnancy has reached
Cervical_weakness
Medical condition
Glassy cell carcinoma of the cervix, also glassy cell carcinoma, is a rare aggressive malignant tumour of the uterine cervix. The tumour gets its name from
Glassy cell carcinoma of the cervix
Glassy_cell_carcinoma_of_the_cervix
Medical condition
mucus secretion, closes the cervix (preventing uterine drainage), and decreases uterine contractility. The condition of the cervix is a major factor in the
Pyometra
Medical tool
from the cervix during the procedure of a Pap smear. Cytobrush Cytobrush for sampling endocervical cells Diagram of cytobrush in vagina/cervix Berg, Dale;
Cytobrush
Benign transformation of surface lining cells to a squamous morphology
morphology. Common sites for squamous metaplasia include the bladder and cervix. Smokers often exhibit squamous metaplasia in the linings of their airways
Squamous_metaplasia
Organs involved in reproduction
into the female's vagina. A small proportion of the sperm pass through the cervix into the uterus and then into the fallopian tubes for fertilization of the
Human_reproductive_system
Organ in vertebrates that collects and stores urine from the kidneys before disposal
The bladder (from Old English blædre 'bladder, blister, pimple') is a hollow organ in humans and other vertebrates that stores urine from the kidneys.
Bladder
Thinning and shortening of the cervix
refers to the thinning and shortening of the cervix. This process occurs during labor to prepare the cervix for dilation to allow the fetus to pass through
Cervical_effacement
Gynecological procedure
curettage (D&C) is a medical procedure that dilates (widens or opens) the cervix and surgically removes tissue from the lining of the uterus by scraping
Dilation_and_curettage
Medical test to diagnose cervical cancer
solution is applied to the cervix in order to diagnose cervical cancer. Schiller's iodine solution is applied to the cervix under direct vision. Normal
Schiller's_test
Gynaecological procedure
procedure that uses a vacuum source to remove an embryo or fetus through the cervix. The procedure is performed to induce abortion, as a treatment for incomplete
Vacuum_aspiration
intraepithelial neoplasia lesions and human papilloma virus (HPV) of the cervix without damaging healthy tissue. With Cevira, Photocure aims to develop
Cevira
Surgical removal of the uterine cervix
trachelectomy, also called cervicectomy, is a surgical removal of the uterine cervix. As the uterine body is preserved, this type of surgery is a fertility preserving
Trachelectomy
Form of barrier contraception
cervical cap is a form of barrier contraception. A cervical cap fits over the cervix and blocks sperm from entering the uterus through the external orifice of
Cervical_cap
Medical condition
cervical cancer to determine the extent of the spread of cancer beyond the cervix. This is important for determining how serious the cancer is and to create
Cervical_cancer_staging
Intense physical sensation of sexual release
clitoral and G-spot stimulation). In 1999, Whipple and Komisaruk proposed cervix stimulation as being able to cause a fourth type of female orgasm. Female
Orgasm
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2022
stating that "medical checks are important" and that "only women have a cervix". Despite initially supporting single-sex toilets being restricted on the
Liz_Truss
Medical condition
duplication of the colon, rectum, anus, urinary bladder, urethra, uterus, cervix, vagina, and external genitalia exhibited no detrimental effects. This suggests
Caudal_duplication
Orgasm from stimulation of the vulva
the uterus, usually by stimulation of an area just outside the cervix, or the cervix itself, or the vaginal wall adjacent to the uterus. Uterine orgasms
Uterine_orgasm
Connective tissue surrounding the uterus
separates the supravaginal portion of the cervix from the bladder. The parametrium lies in front of the cervix and extends laterally between the layers
Parametrium
Tool for probing passages in the body
through the cervix, to measure the length and direction of the cervical canal and uterus. Dilators are primarily used to open and dilate the cervix to gain
Sound_(medical_instrument)
Score to assess whether induction of labor will be required
Bishop score, also Bishop's score or cervix score, is a pre-labor scoring system to assist in predicting whether induction of labor will be required. It
Bishop_score
Cervical barrier type of birth control
one-year failure rate of around 12% with typical use. It is placed over the cervix with spermicide before sex and left in place for at least six hours after
Diaphragm_(birth_control)
Device for collecting a Pap smear
collection in lower-income countries. The Ayre spatula is introduced into the cervix after exposing the external os using a speculum. The cytology specimens
Ayre_spatula
Part of the female primate torso that has mammary glands
the same part of the brain as sensations from the vagina, clitoris and cervix. Nipple stimulation may trigger uterine contractions, which then produce
Breast
African-American woman (1920–1951), source of HeLa immortal cell line
found on Lacks's cervix for laboratory testing. Soon after, Lacks was told that she had a malignant epidermoid carcinoma of the cervix. In 1970, physicians
Henrietta_Lacks
Menstrual hygiene device, an elastomeric cup worn inside the vagina to catch menses
the rim, a bowl with thin, flexible walls. Bell-shaped cups sit over the cervix, like cervical caps, but they are generally larger than cervical caps and
Menstrual_cup
Birth defect in which two uteri form
maintain their double Müllerian systems. A didelphic uterus will have a double cervix and is usually associated with a double vagina. The cause of the fusion
Uterus_didelphys
Organ of the digestive system and endocrine system of vertebrates
The pancreas (plural pancreases, or pancreata) is an organ of the digestive system and endocrine system of vertebrates. In humans, it is located in the
Pancreas
Medical condition
Villoglandular adenocarcinoma of the cervix is a rare type of cervical cancer that, in relation to other cervical cancers, is typically found in younger
Villoglandular adenocarcinoma of the cervix
Villoglandular_adenocarcinoma_of_the_cervix
Overview of sexual activity while expecting a child
maturation process of the cervix, making it more flexible, allowing for easier and faster dilation and effacement of the cervix. However, the efficacy of
Sexual activity during pregnancy
Sexual_activity_during_pregnancy
Medical procedure
conditions, by a healthcare professional who uses a speculum to look at the cervix and vagina. After inserting the swab to the top of the vagina, it is rotated
High_vaginal_swab
Topics referred to by the same term
widening of the cervix in childbirth, miscarriage etc. Coronary dilation, or coronary reflex Dilation and curettage, the opening of the cervix and surgical
Dilation
Human male external reproductive organ
the female cervix.[unreliable medical source?] This is achieved when complete penetration occurs and the penis pushes against the cervix.[unreliable
Human_penis
Presence of internal cells of the cervical canal outside the cervix
present on the 'outside' of the vaginal portion of the cervix. The cells on the 'outside' of the cervix are typically squamous epithelial cells. Where the
Cervical_ectropion
Use of medical ultrasonography in pregnancy
gestations Fetal cardiac activity Fetal position relative to the uterus and cervix Location and appearance of the placenta, including site of umbilical cord
Obstetric_ultrasonography
Birth control device
ways. First, the sponge is inserted into the vagina, so it can cover the cervix and prevent any sperm from entering the uterus. Secondly, the sponge contains
Contraceptive_sponge
Congenital malformation of female reproductive organs
its upper portion. Müllerian agenesis (including absence of the uterus, cervix and/or vagina) is the cause in 15% of cases of primary amenorrhoea. Because
Müllerian_agenesis
Form of birth control involving a device placed in the uterus
good view of the cervix (the opening to the uterus). The provider will then cleanse the cervix. Next, the provider will hold the cervix and provide a gentle
Intrauterine_device
Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix is best defined separately:Neuroendocrine: Of, relating to, or involving the interaction between the nervous system
Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix
Neuroendocrine_carcinoma_of_the_cervix
Type of malignant cancer
commonly arises within the lungs, but can also occasionally arise in the cervix, prostate, bladder, and gastrointestinal tract. Compared to non-small cell
Small-cell_carcinoma
Type of cell that has been changed by HPV
while working in Miami. He described these squamous cells of the uterine cervix to be having a perinuclear clearing, mono or bi-nucleate with poor keratinizing
Koilocyte
Drug delivery methodology
delivery is a route of carrying drugs into the body through the vagina and cervix. This is a form of localized drug delivery that prevents the drugs from
Cervical_drug_delivery
Clinical sign indicative of pregnancy
features of the cervix and the uterine isthmus. It is demonstrated as a softening in the consistency of the uterus, and the uterus and cervix seem to be two
Hegar's_sign
Type of medical screening
and/or identifying abnormal, potentially precancerous cells within the cervix as well as cells that have progressed to early stages of cervical cancer
Cervical_screening
Medical condition
with the body size ranging from as large as the cervix (1:1 ratio) to one-half as large as the cervix (1:2 ratio). There is no consensus on exact definitions
Uterine_hypoplasia
Sex position
feet flat on the bed. This shortens the distance between the vagina and cervix, and may apply more friction to the area termed the G-Spot.[citation needed]
Missionary_position
Childbirth after unusually rapid labor
disorders. Some associations commonly found include: Lacerations of the cervix, vagina, and/or perineum (25x greater odds than in typical labor). Rapid
Precipitate_delivery
Medical condition
thus allowing expansion of the enlarging uterus into the abdomen. The cervix is then inferior to the body of the uterus. Thus, the presence of an early
Uterine_incarceration
Conclusion of the human pregnancy
It involves three stages of labour: the shortening and opening of the cervix during the first stage, descent and birth of the baby during the second
Childbirth
Surgical instrument or medical implement used to expand an opening or passage
to induce dilation, that is, to expand an opening or passage such as the cervix (see cervical dilator), urethra, esophagus, or vaginal introitus. Dilators
Dilator_(medical_instrument)
Greek pathologist (1883–1962)
pathological conditions, and the changes seen in the presence of cancer of the cervix and of the endometrium of the uterus. He thus became known for his invention
Georgios_Papanikolaou
Medical condition
but the distal portions that develops into the lower uterine segment, cervix, and upper vagina fuse normally. Diagnosis of bicornuate uterus typically
Bicornuate_uterus
X-ray examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes
to assess the patency of fallopian tubes, assess the competency of the cervix or congenital abnormality of the uterus in multiple miscarriages, assess
Hysterosalpingography
Medical device for investigating body orifices by direct vision
inserted into the vagina to dilate it for examination of the vagina and cervix. T.W. Graves combined the Cusco design with Sims' duckbill shape, producing
Speculum_(medicine)
Plastic surgery procedure for altering the labia minora
Endometrial biopsy Endometrial ablation Myometrium: Uterine myomectomy Cervix: Colposcopy Cervical conization LEEP Cervical cerclage Cervical screening
Labiaplasty
Pregnancy through in vivo fertilization
Artificial insemination is the deliberate introduction of sperm into the cervix or uterine cavity for the purpose of achieving pregnancy through in vivo
Artificial_insemination
Medical area for women's reproductive health
arising from the female reproduction system, such as the uterus, vagina, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and breasts; subspecialties include family planning;
Gynaecology
Major ligaments of the uterus
ligaments) are major ligaments of uterus that extend posterior-ward from the cervix to attach onto the (anterior aspect of the) sacrum. The uterosacral ligaments
Uterosacral_ligament
Medical clinical sign
the vulva, vagina (particularly on the anterior vaginal wall), and the cervix, resulting from venous congestion due to increased blood flow as part of
Chadwick's_sign
Protein-coding gene in humans
anterior pituitary left ovary prefrontal cortex ectocervix canal of the cervix Top expressed in zygote otic vesicle secondary oocyte genital tubercle primary
CDC42 binding protein kinase beta
CDC42_binding_protein_kinase_beta
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Sweetness
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In Classical Mythology; Woman of Rome; Derived from the Roman Given Name Levinia; Purified
Boy/Male
English
Triumphant people.
Girl/Female
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Combination of Maria and Luisa; Form of Maris; Star of the Sea; Wise Protector; Protecting Hands; Worthy; Respectable; Mother of Daksa
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Consort of Uma
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God of Thunder
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Victorious hero, Powerful
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Welsh form of Irish Gaelic Caémgen, CEFIN means "little comely one."
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Goddess of wealth
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pl.
of Cervix
n.
The neck; also, the necklike portion of any part, as of the womb. See Illust. of Bird.
n.
A neck or cervix.
pl.
of Cervix