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Dilation and curettage
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Definition 1
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. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A minor operation in which the cervix is expanded enough (dilation) to permit the cervical canal and uterine lining to be scraped with a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette (curettage). (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 3
Dilatation of the cervix uteri followed by a scraping of the endometrium with a curette. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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