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
"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
Amber Thurman, 28, languished in a suburban Atlanta hospital for 20 hours before doctors performed a D&C to treat sepsis that resulted from an incomplete abortion.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2024
Doctors told ProPublica they have seen colleagues disregard the standard of care when their patients are at risk of infection and wait to see if a miscarriage completes naturally before offering a D&C.
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
The plates A and B, soldered to D and C respectively, are drawn together by three or more screws.
From Things To Make by Archibald Williams
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