Cervicitis
inflammation of the cervix.
noun
inflammation of the neck of the uterus
cervicitis cer·vi·ci·tis (sûr’vĭ-sī’tĭs)
n.
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the uterine cervix, frequently affecting the deeper structures. Also called trachelitis.
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