Meaning Dilation and curettage
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A procedure to scrape and remove tissue from 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. A [..]
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A procedure in which the cervix is dilated and the inner lining of the uterus is scraped to remove the uterine contents.
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The use of a curette — a metal medical instrument with a narrow loop — to gently scrape the lining from the walls of the uterus, and the use of suction to remove tissue from the uterus. May also be used for abortion.
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A gynecological surgical procedure wherein the cervical canal is widened with the help of a dilator and a curette is used to scrape the uterine cavity.
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A procedure in which the opening of the cervix is stretched with a special instrument, and the walls of the uterus are scraped gently.
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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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 an operation in which the cervix is stretched to permit scraping of the uterine lining.
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 A surgical procedure that involves dilating (opening) the cervix and scraping, removing, and analyzing the uterine lining (endometrium) to determine the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding, among othe [..]
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(medicine) A surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated and the lining of the uterus is scraped with a curet.
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A procedure to dilate the cervix and scrape away the uterine lining.
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A procedure where the cervix is dilated and the lining of the uterus (endometrium) is scraped out.
Source: cancercouncil.com.au





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