Goodell's sign
In medicine, Goodell sign is an indication of pregnancy. It is a significant softening of the vaginal portion of the cervix from increased vascularization. This vascularization is a result of hypertrophy and engorgement of the vessels below the growing uterus. This sign occurs at approximately four weeks' gestation.
The sign is named after William Goodell.
See also
References
- Goodell's Sign at pregnancytoday.com
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