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cervix
The lower, narrow portion of the uterus that leads into the vagina and is easy to see during a vaginal speculum examination.
Grammatical category Noun
Field Anatomy, physiology and embryology
Level of specialization High
Definition source glosario de Fertilidad
Gender relationship Yes, woman
Variants
Synonym
cervix of uterus
Standard
neck
Standard
neck of the womb
Informal
Uterine cervix
Formal
Abbreviation
Cx
Formal
Hyponym
Ectocervix
Formal
Endocervix
Formal
Squamocolumnar junction
Formal
Hypernym
Standard
Equivalents

Spanish

cérvix
cuello uterino

Valenciano

cèrvix
coll uterí
Examples
The fallopian tubes, endometrium, myometrium, and uterine cervix function synergistically to receive gametes, facilitate fertilization, support embryo growth, and eventually orchestrate the expulsion of the mature fetus. 
Uterus: The uterus, or womb, is a muscular organ where a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus during pregnancy. It comprises the cervix (lower part) and the body (upper part).
Collocations
WITH ADJECTIVES
external | internal cervix
WITH VERBS
open | dilate || examine | visualize || soften the cervix 
WITH NOUNS
cells of the || surface of the || opening of your || sample from the cervix