cervical canal
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Definition
Noun: - A spindle-shaped canal extending from the uterus to the vagina: The cervical canal is the narrow, tubular passageway through the cervix, the lower part of the uterus. It connects the uterine cavity to the vaginal canal.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- During childbirth, the cervical canal dilates to allow the baby to pass through.
- A sample of cells from the cervical canal is collected for a Pap smear test.
Advanced Usage
- "Patency of the cervical canal": Refers to the state of the canal being open and unobstructed, which is crucial for fertility.
- The doctor confirmed the patency of the cervical canal during the fertility workup.
- "Stenosis of the cervical canal": Refers to an abnormal narrowing or constriction of the canal.
- Cervical stenosis can sometimes cause menstrual blood to accumulate in the uterus.
Variants and Related Words
- Endocervical canal: A more precise synonym, specifically referring to the interior of the cervical canal.
- The endocervical canal is lined with glandular cells.
- Cervical os: Refers to the openings of the cervical canal (the internal os opening into the uterus and the external os opening into the vagina).
- The external os is visible during a gynecological examination.
Synonyms
- Endocervical canal: The canal within the cervix.
- Canal of the cervix: A descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases
(Note: "Cervical canal" is a specific anatomical term and does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms.)
Noun
- a spindle-shaped canal extending from the uterus to the vagina