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
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d and c::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | dilatation and curettage, dilation and curettage |
| Type of | surgery, surgical procedure, surgical process, operation, surgical operation |
