This is primarily for women and all healthcare professionals. So to all men not working in healthcare: Proceed at your own risk! This might be a little icky for you and there will be mentioning of *gasp* sexual organs.
I’m currently translating English texts for an organization that promotes sexual health and in this case the texts are targeted towards refugees and minorities that don’t speak the language of the country so that they can learn about these topics in their own language.
The texts always refer to the cervix when talking about the uterine neck, but on certain occasions it becomes clear that by cervix they also mean the mouth of the uterus (e.g. saying that the cervix opens during delivery but is usually closed).
So my question to all you native English speakers: Is there really no difference in common English between the uterine neck and the mouth of the uterus and do you call both the cervix? Yes, I have dictionaries and even highly specialized medical dictionaries, but this is about everyday English spoken by your average Joe (or rather your average Jane ). So any clarification will be highly appreciated.
I’m currently translating English texts for an organization that promotes sexual health and in this case the texts are targeted towards refugees and minorities that don’t speak the language of the country so that they can learn about these topics in their own language.
The texts always refer to the cervix when talking about the uterine neck, but on certain occasions it becomes clear that by cervix they also mean the mouth of the uterus (e.g. saying that the cervix opens during delivery but is usually closed).
So my question to all you native English speakers: Is there really no difference in common English between the uterine neck and the mouth of the uterus and do you call both the cervix? Yes, I have dictionaries and even highly specialized medical dictionaries, but this is about everyday English spoken by your average Joe (or rather your average Jane ). So any clarification will be highly appreciated.
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