Dilatation and curettage
| Dilatation and curettage | |
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| Term | Dilatation and curettage |
| Short definition | Dilatation and curettage - (pronounced) (DIH-luh-TAY-shun … kyoo-reh-TAZH) A procedure to scrape and remove tissue from the inner lining of the uterus. The cervix is dilated (enlarged) and a curette (a spoon-shaped instrument) is inserted into the uterus to remove tissue. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Dilatation and curettage - (pronounced) (DIH-luh-TAY-shun … kyoo-reh-TAZH) A procedure to scrape and remove tissue from the inner lining of the uterus. The cervix is dilated (enlarged) and a curette (a spoon-shaped instrument) is inserted into the uterus to remove tissue. A sample of tissue can then be examined under a microscope for signs of disease, such as infection or cancer. Dilation and curettage can also be done after a miscarriage or to treat certain conditions, such as abnormal bleeding. Also called D&C and dilation and curettage
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