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cervicectomy (SER-vih-SEK-toh-mee)

 Surgery to remove the cervix (the end of the uterus that forms a canal between the uterus and the vagina).The upper part of the vagina and certain pelvic lymph nodes may also be removed. Also called a trachelectomy.

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