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Exocervix

Known as: Ectocervix, ectocervical 
The portion of the cervix that extends into the vaginal vault, and is lined with stratified squamous epithelium.
National Institutes of Health

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Cervix UteriEctocervical BiopsyEctocervical MucosaEctocervical Os

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Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Characterization of Raman Spectra Measured in Vivo for the Detection of Cervical Dysplasia
Raman spectroscopy has been shown to have the potential for providing differential diagnosis in the cervix with high sensitivity… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Novel Thiourea Compounds as Dual-Function Microbicides
Abstract Sexually active women represent the fastest growing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Synthesis, characterization and preclinical formulation of a dual-action phenyl phosphate derivative of bromo-methoxy zidovudine (compound WHI-07) with potent anti-HIV and spermicidal activities.
In a systematic effort to develop a microbicide contraceptive capable of preventing transmission of human immunodeficiency virus… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Abnormal Fhit expression in malignant and premalignant lesions of the cervix.
Genetic analysis of cervical cancer has demonstrated frequent allelic loss in the 3p chromosomal region. The newly described gene… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Fetal fibronectin in cervicovaginal secretions as a predictor of preterm birth
Objective To determine whether fetal fibronectin detected in cervicovaginal secretions of patients with symptoms suggestive of… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
BCL‐2 IMMUNOREACTIVITY INCREASES WITH SEVERITY OF CIN: A STUDY OF NORMAL CERVICAL EPITHELIA, CIN, AND CERVICAL CARCINOMA
The presence of the BCL‐2 protein, a marker for inhibition of programmed cell death, was studied in a series of routinely… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
The absence of vaginal human papillomavirus 16 DNA in women who have not experienced sexual intercourse
1993
1993
Human papillomavirus 16 immortalization of normal human ectocervical epithelial cells alters retinoic acid regulation of cell growth and epidermal growth factor receptor expression.
Retinoids are potent regulators of epithelial cell growth and differentiation. Recently, they have been demonstrated to be… 
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
The tumor marker CA 125 is a common constituent of normal cervical mucus.
1985
1985
Endocrine cells in the female genital tract
Endocrine cells are normal inhabitants of the para‐urethral, Bartholin's and endocervical glands and of mesonephric rests. All… 
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