D & C

dilation of cervix and curettage (of uterus).

D & C

abbr. dilation and curettage

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

D & C

Abbreviation for dilation and curettage.

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 of cervix and curettage (of uterus).

D & C

abbr. dilation and curettage

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

D & C

Abbreviation for dilation and curettage.