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TeachMeFinance.com - explain dilation and curettage dilation and curettage
(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.
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