Meaning of the word "D and C" in English
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D and C
US /ˌdiː ən ˈsiː/
UK /ˌdiː ən ˈsiː/
Abbreviation
1.
dilation and curettage, a surgical procedure involving the dilation of the cervix and the scraping of the uterine lining
Example:
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The doctor recommended a D and C to remove the remaining tissue.
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She had a D and C after a miscarriage.
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