Also Known As: dilation and curettage
Alternate Spellings:
D and C
Common Misspellings:
DNC
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Definition:
This is a minor surgical procedure where the cervix is opened with progressively
thicker rods, and then the endometrium (lining of the uterus) is scraped with
a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette. A D&C can used to help diagnose
or treat a condition of the uterus.
Related Terms
• endometrium
• endometrial hyperplasia
• uterine cancer
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