Definition of Ferning

1. a tendency for cervical mucus to become feathery [n -S]

Medical Definition of Ferning

1. A term used to describe the pattern of arborization produced by cervical mucus, secreted at midcycle, upon crystallization, which resembles somewhat a fern or a palm leaf. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ferning

ferms
fern
fern
Fernandez reaction
Fernand Leger
Fernao Magalhaes
Fernbach flask
fernbird
fernbirds
ferned
ferneries
fernery
fernier
ferniest
ferning (current term)
ferning (current term)
fernings
ferninst
fernless
fernlike
ferns
fernshaw
fernshaws
fernticle
ferny
fern allies
fern ally
fern family
fern genus
fern palm

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