noun
- Inflammation of the cervix, typically caused by infection, irritation, or sexually transmitted diseases.
Usage: medical term; uncountable noun
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed cervicitis after examining the patient and running tests.
- Cervicitis can be caused by bacterial or viral infections.
- Symptoms of cervicitis may include abnormal discharge and pelvic pain.
- Treatment for cervicitis depends on the underlying cause of the inflammation.
- Untreated cervicitis can lead to more serious reproductive health complications.