Dilation (or dilatation) and curettage (D&C) refers to the dilation (widening/opening) of the cervix and surgical removal of part of the lining of the uterus and/or contents of the uterus by scraping and scooping (curettage). It is a therapeutic gynecological procedure as well as the most often used method of first trimester abortion. D&C normally...
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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 dilatation and curettage.
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Dilation of the cervix and curettement of the endometrium. ... Acronym: D&C ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Dilation of the uterine cervix and scraping of the uterine lining with either a sharp or blunt edged curet. A vacuum aspirator can also be used. This procedure is often performed when a miscarriage has occured, after childbirth or anytime that residue remians in the uterine cavity.
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n] - a surgical procedure usually performed under local anesthesia in which the cervix is dilated and the endometrial lining of the uterus is scraped with a curet
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dilatation and curettage noun a surgical procedure usually performed under local anesthesia in which the cervix is dilated and the endometrial lining of the uterus is scraped with a curet; performed to obtain tissue samples or to stop pr...
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(D&C) A procedure in which the cervix is mechanically dilated and the contents of the uterus scraped or suctioned out. It is performed after an incomplete miscarriage.
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