Business Wire: Hologic Launches Definity Cervical Dilator to Provide Gentle and Seamless Dilation During Gynecologic Procedures MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) has launched the Definity™ cervical dilator, a major advancement for gynecological procedures that uses SureAccess™ balloon technology ... Hologic Launches Definity Cervical Dilator to Provide Gentle and Seamless Dilation During Gynecologic Procedures MSN: Cervical dilation and effacement: What it means and why it matters during pregnancy Cervical dilation and effacement: What it means and why it matters during pregnancy Your cervical spine is the first seven stacked vertebral bones of your spine.

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This region is more commonly called your neck. Cervical pain, also known as neck pain, is a common condition that affects many individuals. It refers to discomfort or soreness in the neck area, usually caused by muscle strain, poor posture, injury, or underlying medical conditions. The cervical spine has 7 stacked bones called vertebrae, labeled C1 through C7.

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The top of the cervical spine connects to the skull, and the bottom connects to the upper back at about shoulder level.