Cervical motion tenderness
Cervical Motion Tenderness
Cervical motion tenderness (/'sɜːrvɪkəl/ /'moʊʃən/ /'tɛndərnəs/), also known as Chandelier's sign, is a medical symptom often associated with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). It is characterized by severe pain in the cervix when it is moved during a pelvic examination.
Etymology
The term "cervical" is derived from the Latin word "cervix" which means "neck". In medical terminology, it refers to the neck of the uterus. "Motion" refers to the movement of the cervix during examination, and "tenderness" refers to the sensitivity or pain experienced by the patient.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of cervical motion tenderness is /'sɜːrvɪkəl/ /'moʊʃən/ /'tɛndərnəs/.
Related Terms
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: An infection of the female reproductive organs, often associated with cervical motion tenderness.
- Cervix: The lower, narrow end of the uterus at the top of the vagina.
- Pelvic Examination: A physical examination of the female pelvic organs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cervical motion tenderness
- Wikipedia's article - Cervical motion tenderness
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