mlango wa kizazi
MLAH-ngoh WAH kee-ZAH-zee
How to say it
Swahilimlango wa kizaziMLAH-ngoh WAH kee-ZAH-zee
Englishcervix
Frenchcol de l'utérus
Meaning
The narrow lower part of the womb that opens into the vagina; saratani ya mlango wa kizazi is cervical cancer.
Good to know
Literally door of the womb (kizazi). Used mostly in health news about cervical cancer screening; it has no plural in use.
Examples
- Wanawake wanashauriwa kuchunguzwa mlango wa kizazi kila mwaka.Women are advised to have their cervix checked every year.
- Daktari alichunguza mlango wa kizazi wa mjamzito.The doctor examined the pregnant woman’s cervix.
- Chanjo hii inalinda mlango wa kizazi dhidi ya saratani.This vaccine protects the cervix against cancer.
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