Cervix

The narrow, lower part — neck — of the uterus, with a narrow opening connecting the uterus to the vagina. This is the part through which babies pass when they are born.

cervix

Anatomy; Human body

The neck;a part of an organ resembling or forming a neck; spec.the narrow passage forming the lower end of the womb adjacent to the vagina.

cervix

Health care; Cancer treatment

The lower, narrow end of the uterus that forms a canal between the uterus and vagina.

cervix

Animals; Horses

The narrow neck or mouth of the uterus.

malnourishment

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

An inadequacy or an excess of some key element(s) in the diet, such as proteins, fats, or specific minerals and vitamins. See undernourishment and overnourishment.

cataract

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

An impairment of vision caused by the lenses of the eyes becoming cloudy. Cataracts are common in elderly people. They may be inherited or caused by diabetes and environmental ...

oöcyte

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

An immature female sex cell. These egg precursor cells, or primary oöcytes, are produced before birth. They become secondary oöcytes usually one by one after puberty when hormones ...

chronic disease

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

An illness that lasts for a long period of time or indefinitely. In contrast, an acute disease is one with a rapid onset and a short but usually severe course.

microcephaly

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

An extremely rare genetically inherited condition in which babies are born with extremely small brains and heads. This fatal condition has been found only among the children of 23 ...

oxidizable carbon ratio (OCR) dating

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

An experimental dating technique based on the fact that organic carbon in soil humus and charcoal progressively convert to oxidizable carbon over time. The ratios of these two ...