D&C
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D&C
Abbreviation for dilatation and curettage.
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Dilation and curettage (D&C)
A procedure in which the neck of the womb (cervix) is expanded and the lining of the uterus is scraped to remove pregnancy tissue or abnormal tissue.
Mentioned in: Hysterosonography, Miscarriage
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