Definition of "cervicitis" []

• Inflammation of the cervix of the uterus. (noun)

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• "Indeed, once an STD microorganism is allowed to pass from your vagina into your reproductive tract, an acute inflammation of your cervix a condition called cervicitis can result almost immediately."
• "I don't know if it's my patient population (young, uninsured) but I'd estimate that a third of what is billed as a UTI is not (herpes, yeast, cervicitis, dysuria)."
• "I can give you urethrtis, pharyngitis and cervicitis - which can lead to infertility."