English dictionary of cancer terms . 2015.
dilatation and curettage — UK [ˌdaɪləteɪʃ(ə)n ən kjuˈretɪdʒ] / US noun [countable] Word forms dilatation and curettage : singular dilatation and curettage plural dilatation and curettages a D and C … English dictionary
dilatation and curettage — noun 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… … Useful english dictionary
dilatation and curettage — noun a surgical procedure involving dilatation of the cervix and curettage of the uterus, performed after a miscarriage or for the removal of cysts or tumours … English new terms dictionary
dilatation and curettage — an operation in which the cervix (neck) of the uterus is dilated, using an instrument called a dilator, and the lining (endometrium) of the uterus is lightly scraped off with a curette (see curettage). It is performed for a variety of reasons,… … Medical dictionary
dilatation and curettage — D and C an operation in which the cervix (neck) of the uterus is dilated, using an instrument called a dilator, and the lining (endometrium) of the uterus is lightly scraped off with a manual curette (see curettage) or removed by suction using an … The new mediacal dictionary
Dilatation and curettage — A minor operation in which the cervix is expanded enough (dilatation) to permit the cervical canal and uterine lining to be scraped with a curet (or curette), an instrument shaped like a spoon. This procedure also is * * * (D & C) expanding of… … Medical dictionary
Дилатация И Кюретаж (Dilatation And Curettage, D And С) — хирургическая операция, при которой производится расширение шейки матки (обычно это делается с помощью расширителя) и осторожное выскабливание слизистой оболочки матки (эндометрия) с помощью кюретки (см. Кюретаж). Данная операция выполняется по… … Медицинские термины
Dilation and curettage — (D C) Background Abortion type Surgical First use Late 19th century Gestation 4 12 weeks Usage WHO recommends only when manual vacuum aspiration is unavail … Wikipedia
dilation and curettage — noun 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… … Useful english dictionary
dilation and curettage — D C. 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… … English dictionary of cancer terms
