cervical

来自词根cerv, 颈，词源同horn.

cervical (adj.)

1680s, "of the neck," from French cervical, from Latin cervix (see cervix). Meaning "of the neck of the womb" attested by 1860. Related: Cervically.

1. The cervical smear test is a lifesaver.

宫颈涂片检查能够帮上大忙。

2. Relatively few bony structures can be felt in the cervical region.

相对来说,颈部的骨性结构不易摸到.

3. The cervical muscles control the movements of the head.

颈肌控制着头部的动作.

4. Only the cervical esophagus could be treated surgically.

只有颈段食管可进行手术治疗.

5. Infected mandibular, parotid and anterior cervical nodes usually cause subcutaneous induration and surface bulging.

感染的下颌, 耳下和颈前淋巴结,通常引起皮下硬结和表面突起.