| endocervical | 1. Within any cervix, specifically within the cervix uteri. Synonym: intracervical. 2. Relating to the endocervix. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| endocervical curettage | The removal of tissue from the inside of the cervix using a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette. (12 Dec 1998) |
| endocervical sinus tumour | Malignant germ cell tumour commonly found in the ovary. The tumour arises from primitive germ cells and develops into extra-embryonic tissue resembling the yolk sac. Synonym: yolk sac carcinoma. (05 Mar 2000) |
| endocervical smear | A cytologic smear of material obtained from the endocervical canal by swab, aspiration, or scraping; used principally for the detection of early cervical cancer. (05 Mar 2000) |