cervicitis

[ sur-vuh-sahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the cervix.

cervicitis

/ ˌsɜːvɪˈsaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the neck of the uterus

Word History and Origins

Origin of cervicitis¹

1885–90; < Latin cervīc- ( cervical ) + -itis

Example Sentences

A host of other health issues could also contribute to bleeding after sex, including cervicitis and uterine prolapse.

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