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 trachelectomy.
( SER-vih-SEK-toh-mee )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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