Goodell's sign

An indication of pregnancy in which the cervix and vagina soften.

In medicine, Goodell's sign is an indication of pregnancy. It is a significant softening of the vaginal portion of the cervix.

The sign is named after William Goodell.

References

• Goodell's Sign at pregnancytoday.com

See also

• Chadwick sign
• Hegar's sign
• Ladin's sign

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