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Ectocervix vs Exocervix - What's the difference?

ectocervix | exocervix |

In anatomy terms the difference between ectocervix and exocervix

is that ectocervix is the part of the cervix that extends into the vagina while exocervix is the protective mucous membrane on the exterior of the cervix.

ectocervix

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (anatomy) The part of the cervix that extends into the vagina

    • See also

    *endocervix

    exocervix

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (anatomy) the protective mucous membrane on the exterior of the cervix

    • See also

    * endocervix