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cervix
[/ˈsɜːrvɪks/]
noun
feminine
pl: cervixes or cervices
colo do útero
1.
The lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina in female mammals
The cervix dilates during labor to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal.
O colo do útero se dilata durante o parto para permitir que o bebê passe pelo canal de nascimento.
2.
Any neck-like structure or narrowed part of an organ
The cervix of the tooth connects the crown to the root.
O colo do dente conecta a coroa à raiz.
Synonyms
neck of the uterus
cervical region
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
colo do útero
Standard medical term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
colo do útero
Same terminology as in Brazil; also used in clinical contexts
Medical Portuguese
cérvix
Direct transliteration used in medical literature and some clinical settings
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