endocervix

Noun

Meaning

endocervix (plural endocervixes or endocervices)

(anatomy) The mucous membrane of the cervical canal.

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Examples

Simple columnar epithelium, typical of the endocervix, is visible on the right. Source: Internet

Practical aspects The endocervix may be partially sampled with the device used to obtain the ectocervical sample, but, due to the anatomy of this area, consistent and reliable sampling cannot be guaranteed. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

endoceratid endocervical endocervicitis endochitinase endochitinolysis endochitinolytic