Definition of "cervical cancer" [cervical cancer]

• A type of cancer of the cervix of the uterus which can afflict some female mammals including humans. The term usually does not refer to cancer of the neck or other parts of the anatomy which use the term cervix. (noun)

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• "My fiancee checked into Boulder Community a few hours ago with a case of cervical cancer that they're pretty sure also in­volves her uterus."