DILATION AND CURETTAGE


Meaning of DILATION AND CURETTAGE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ [DY-LAY-shun and KYUR-eh-TAHJ] ]

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 dilatation and curettage.

NCI English Dictionary of Cancer Terms.      Английский словарь раковых терминов NCI(Национальный институт злокачественных новообразований).