baarmoederhals

Dutch

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)

Derived terms

• baarmoederhalskanker