It is the dilatation of the cervical canal followed by the scrapping of the uterine lining.
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(from the article `abortion`) ...into the uterus to evacuate its contents. When, in place of suction, a thin metal tool called a curette is used to scrape (rather than vacuum out) ...
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A procedure to remove tissue from the cervical canal or the inner lining of the uterus. The cervix is dilated (made larger) and a curette (spoon-shaped instrument) is inserted into the uterus to remove tissue. Also called D&C and dilation and curettage.
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This gynaecological procedure involves dilating the cervix (opening to the uterus) such that a surgical curette may be passed into the uterus. The surgeon uses the curette to remove the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium). This procedure is often performed to correct dysfunctional uterine bleeding. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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(D&C) Type: Term Pronunciation: dī′lă-tā-shŭn kyū-re-tahzh Definitions: 1. Dilation of the cervix and curettement of the endometrium.
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Our Dilatation and curettage Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Dilatation and curettage Dilatation and curettage: A minor operation in which the cervix is expanded enough (dilatation) to permit the cervical canal and uterine lining to be scraped with a curet (or curette), an instrument shaped like a spoon....
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(D&C) What is involved? Dilatation (or dilation) means 'stretching' the entrance of the cervix (neck of the womb). Curettage means 'scraping' the lining of the uterus. Dilatation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure used to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the uterus (womb) such as abnormal bleeding, or to help...
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a procedure in which the vagina and cervix are widened and the lining of the uterus is scraped away to diagnose and treat disorders of the uterus
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Common gynaecological procedure in which the cervix (neck of the womb) is widened, or dilated, giving access so that the lining of the womb can be scraped away (curettage). It may be carried out to terminate a pregnancy, treat an incomplete miscarriage, discover the cause of heavy menstrual bleeding, or for biopsy
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