D and C

Noun

Meaning

a surgical procedure usually performed under local anesthesia in which the cervix is dilated and the endometrial lining of the uterus is scraped with a curet; performed to obtain tissue samples or to stop prolonged bleeding or to remove small tumors or to remove fragments of placenta after childbirth or as a method of abortion

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

dilation and curettage dilatation and curettage

Hypernyms

operation surgery surgical procedure surgical operation surgical process

Examples

I lost twins at 14 weeks, and I had to have an D and C on my birthday. Amy Weber

Inside G as well as D and C trains (which are also called bullet trains), the first class and second class carriages are the most frequently used by passengers. Source: Internet

D and C (Dilation and Curettage)Learn the reasons your doctor may advise a D&C (dilation and curettage) and what to expect during the procedure. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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