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soften

medical

Identity

Infinitive. to soften

Past. softened

Past participle. softened

Gerund. softening

Noun forms

  • softening

Senses

  • make softer

Synonyms

  • soften
  • softens

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 - S57

    Ripening the cervix is a process that helps the cervix soften and thin out in preparation for labor.

    Macrosomia.txt

    Done to: the cervix

  • D2 - S58

    Medications or devices may be used to soften the cervix so it will stretch for labor.

    Macrosomia.txt

    Done to: the cervix

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