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Breast, cervical, and colon cancers all have relatively low-cost screenings that can detect cancers in their earlier stages, said Washington, the Fort Worth surgeon.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2024
The American Cancer Society recommends cervical cancer screenings starting at age 25.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 17 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1668, in the meaning defined above
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“Cervical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cervical. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
cervical
adjective
cer·vi·cal
ˈsər-vi-kəl
: of or relating to a neck or cervix
Medical Definition
cervical
adjective
cer·vi·cal
ˈsər-vi-kəl, British usually sər-ˈvī-kəl
: of or relating to a neck or cervix
cervical cancer
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