Encyclopedia: Cervix
The cervix is the lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina. It is cylindrical or conical in shape and protrudes through the upper anterior vaginal wall. Approximately half its length is visible with appropriate medical equipment; the remainder lies above the vagina beyond view. It is occasionally called "cervix uteri", or "neck of the uterus". The portion projecting into the vagina...
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cervical cancer
is the ectocervix. Most cervical cancers start where these 2 parts meet. Cancer of the cervix (also that cover the surface of the endocervix. Squamous cell carcinomas most often begin where the ectocervix
Dec 06, 2007
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Georgios Papanikolaou the inventor of Pap Test
, primarily designed to detect premalignant and malignant processes in the ectocervix... with the device used to sample the ectocervix. Cells may exfoliate onto the cervix ...
Sep 11, 2008
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pap smear and ultrasound results
from the ectocervix (outside). Glandular cells "hide" in the endocervical canal (inside... ultrasound results - my uterus is 8.3 x 7.6 x 12.2 its not in normal shape, large mass at 6...
Apr 24, 2008
