baarmoederhals

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Etymology

Compound of baarmoeder (womb) +‎ hals (neck). Possibly attested as early as the 18th century.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbaːr.mu.dərˌɦɑls/
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  • Hyphenation: baar‧moeder‧hals

Noun

baarmoederhals m (plural baarmoederhalzen, diminutive baarmoederhalsje n)

  1. cervix (between the uterus and the vagina)
    Synonym: cervix

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