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D & C dilatation (of cervix) and curettage (of uterus).
Dilatation and curettage (D & C) A procedure performed under anesthesia during which the cervix is opened more (or dilated) and tissue lining the uterus is scraped out with a metal, spoon-shaped instrument or a suction tube. The procedure can be used to diagnose a problem or to remove growths (polyps). Mentioned in: Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, Endometrial Cancer, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Hydatidiform Mole, Postmenopausal Bleeding D & C Dilation & curettage Obstetrics A diagnostic procedure in which the cervix is dilated to permit the cervical canal and endometrium to be scraped with a curette–curettage How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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