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Definition of D and c
1. 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 prolonged bleeding or to remove small tumors or to remove fragments of placenta after childbirth or as a method of abortion.
Exact synonyms: Dilatation And Curettage, Dilation And Curettage
Terms within: Curettage, Curettement
Generic synonyms: Operation, Surgery, Surgical Operation, Surgical Procedure, Surgical Process
Terms within: Curettage, Curettement
Generic synonyms: Operation, Surgery, Surgical Operation, Surgical Procedure, Surgical Process
Definition of D and c
1. Abbreviation. dilation and curettage ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of D and c
1. 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)
Lexicographical Neighbors of D And C
| DWEM DWH DWI DWIM DWOP DWP DWSL DWT DWV DXM | DYC DYK DYSTIAS DYSWIDT DZ D and C D antigen D cell D enzyme D gene segment | D major D mannitol D mannose D minor D region D valve D wave Da DaCosta's syndrome Da Fano |
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