《英文msh词典》Ripening,Cervical
[入口词] Ripening,Cervical
[主题词] Cervical Ripening
[英文释义] A change in the cervix with respect to its readiness to relax. The cervix becomes softer,more flexible,more distensible,and shorter in the final weeks of pregnancy. Though naturally occurring during normal pregnancy,it can also be induced for certain cases of prolonged or high-risk pregnancy by administration of hormones.