Pronunciation: [sˈɜːvɪksɪz] (IPA) 
The word "cervixes" is plural of the word "cervix" which refers to the lower part of the uterus. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈsər.vɪ.siːz/. The first syllable "cer" is pronounced as /sər/ with the "e" being a schwa vowel sound. The "vix" sounds like /vɪks/. The ending "es" is pronounced as /iːz/ and indicates that the word is plural. Therefore, "cervixes" is pronounced as /ˈsər.vɪ.siːz/.
Cervixes is the plural form of the noun cervix. The cervix is a word of Latin origin that refers to a specific anatomical structure found in the female reproductive system. It can be defined as the narrow, cylindrical part of the uterus that connects the uterine cavity to the vagina.
The cervix is located at the lower end of the uterus and serves as a passageway for menstrual blood to exit the body during menstruation and for sperm to enter during sexual intercourse. It also plays a crucial role in childbirth, as it must dilate and thin out (efface) to allow the baby to pass through during labor.
Typically, the cervix remains thick and closed during most of the menstrual cycle and pregnancy to protect the developing fetus. However, it undergoes changes in response to hormonal fluctuations and pregnancy, such as becoming softer, more open (dilated), and thinner (effaced) during labor.
Cervixes, as the plural form of cervix, refers to the presence of more than one cervix, usually found in certain medical conditions, genetic disorders, or abnormalities. It indicates the existence of multiple narrow, cylindrical structures within the female reproductive system, each fulfilling similar functions as the singular cervix. Cervixes is a term used to describe a rare anatomical variation or a condition that might require medical attention or intervention.
The word "cervixes" is the plural form of "cervix", which refers to the narrow passage or neck-like part of an organ, particularly the neck of the uterus. The etymology of "cervix" traces back to Latin. It comes from the Latin word "cervīx", meaning "neck". This Latin term is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kerd-, which meant "neck" or "top of the body". The word "cervixes" follows the standard plural formation in English by adding the suffix "-es".
