ˈsərviks, ˈsə̄v-, ˈsəiv-, -vēks noun
( plural cer·vi·ces -vəˌsēz; ˌsərˈvī(ˌ)s-, sə̄ˈvī-, səiˈvī- ; or cervixes )
Etymology: Latin, neck; probably akin to Latin cerebrum brain and to Latin vincire to bind, tie — more at cerebral , vetch
1. : neck ; especially : the back part of the neck
2. : a constricted portion of an organ or part: as
a. also cer·vix ute·ri -ˈyüd.əˌrī : the narrow lower or outer end of the uterus
b. also cervix cor·nu -ˈkȯrˌn(y)ü : the constricted cementoenamel junction on a tooth