I. ˈsərvə̇kəl, ˈsə̄v-, ˈsəiv-, -vēk- esp Brit also ˌsərˈvīk- or sə̄ˈv- adjective
Etymology: probably from New Latin cervicalis, from Latin cervic-, cervix neck + -alis -al — more at cervix
: of or relating to a neck or cervix or to a part like a neck
II. noun
( -s )
: a cervical vertebra, nerve, or artery