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Exocervix vs Endocervix - What's the difference?

exocervix | endocervix | see also |

In anatomy terms the difference between exocervix and endocervix

is that exocervix is the protective mucous membrane on the exterior of the cervix while endocervix is the mucous membrane of the cervical canal.

exocervix

English

Noun

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

    • See also

    * endocervix

    endocervix

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (anatomy) The mucous membrane of the cervical canal

    • See also

    *ectocervix *exocervix