incompetent cervix

Definitions of incompetent cervix
  1. noun
    (obstetrics) uterine cervix that becomes dilated before term and without labor often resulting in miscarriage or premature birth
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    type of:
    cervix, cervix uteri, uterine cervix
    necklike opening to the uterus
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