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open

medical

Identity

Infinitive. to open

Past. opened

Past participle. opened

Gerund. opening

Noun forms

  • opening

Senses

  • dilate or expand

Synonyms

  • open
  • opening

Incidents

  • D2 - S48

    To prepare for labor and delivery, the cervix begins to soften (ripen), thin out, and open.

    Macrosomia.txt

    Done to: the cervix

  • D2 - S70

    Then the balloon expands, which helps open the cervix.

    Macrosomia.txt

    Done to: the cervix

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