Search
Select the dictionary language
dilation and curettage
D&C
D and C
dilatation and curettage
Dilation and curettage
01
a surgical procedure to remove tissue from the inner lining of the uterus
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
dilation and curettages
What is a "dilation and curettage"?
A dilation and curettage (D&C) is a medical procedure used to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the uterus. During the procedure, the cervix is widened to allow tools to be inserted into the uterus. A curette, a spoon-shaped tool, is used to gently scrape and remove tissue from the lining of the uterus. D&C is commonly performed to check abnormal bleeding, miscarriages, or to remove tissue left behind after childbirth or an abortion.
Examples
The doctor recommended a dilation and curettage to address the abnormal bleeding.
LanGeek
