cervical-ripening agent


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cervical-ripening agent

Any drug that promotes dilation of the cervix in anticipation of childbirth.
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Some institutions and physicians will administer a cervical-ripening agent to women deemed to be at high risk of having cervical stenosis, such as patients who are nulliparous or who have had a cone biopsy.
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