D&C
noun
a surgical method for the removal of diseased tissue or an early embryo from the lining of the uterus by means of scraping.
D&C
American
Or
D and C
noun
Medicine/Medical.
D and C
British
noun
Etymology
Origin of D&C
d(ilation) and c(urettage)
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Medication management, such as mifepristone plus misoprostol and a D&C are also used for terminating unwanted pregnancies.
From Salon ● May 26, 2026
Porsha’s is the fifth case ProPublica has reported in which women died after they did not receive a D&C or its second-trimester equivalent, a dilation and evacuation; three of those deaths were in Texas.
From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2024
"The standard of care would be a D&C."
From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2024
While waiting for the D&C procedure, Shelley started experiencing cramps at home and went to A&E.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2024
The OB-GYN noted the possibility of doing a D&C the next day.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2024
For scenes of discord, Mr. Howard said, “It’s all minor key. Usually D and C minor are like, drama.”
From New York Times ● Oct. 20, 2018
We weren't always within convenient means of traveling so that she could get the D and C she so vitally needed.
From New York Times ● Oct. 5, 2017
OB-GYNs have always learned the D and C procedure.
From US News ● Jun. 24, 2016
“I like to say that a D and C, a suction D and C even, is bread and butter gynecology,” the doctor explained.
From US News ● Jun. 24, 2016
Taylor returned from leave and went to "D" and "C" Companies respectively.
From The Fifth Leicestershire A Record Of The 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During The War, 1914-1919. by John David Hills
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