Dilation and Curettage
Dilation and Curettage
Definition
A surgical scraping and removal of the inner lining of the uterus through direct dilation of the uterine cervix.
Also known as D and C, D&C, dilatation and curettage, Dilation and Curettage, Dilation and Curettage of the Uterus, Dilation and Curettage Procedure — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C4067681 per NCIT