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dilation and curettage
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.
- Μέρος του λόγου: noun
- Κλάδος/Τομέας: Υγεία
- Category: Cancer treatment
- Company: U.S. HHS
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- Lionel M
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