a procedure to remove tissue from the cervical canal or the inner lining of the uterus. the cervix is dilated (made larger) and a curette (spoon-shaped instrument) is inserted into the uterus to remove tissue. also called d&c and dilatation and curettage.
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/07/14 18:39 UTC 版)
Dilation (or dilatation) and curettage (D&C) refers to the dilation (widening/opening) of the cervix and surgical removal of part of the lining of the uterus and/or contents of the uterus by scraping and scooping (curettage). It is a diagnostic gynecological procedure as well as a rarely used method of first trimester abortion.