Dilation And Curettage (Noun)
Meaning
A surgical procedure usually performed under local anesthesia in which the cervix is dilated and the endometrial lining of the uterus is scraped with a curet; performed to obtain tissue samples or to stop prolonged bleeding or to remove small tumors or to remove fragments of placenta after childbirth or as a method of abortion.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor performed a dilation and curettage on the patient to diagnose the cause of her abnormal uterine bleeding.
- A dilation and curettage was scheduled for the woman who had just experienced a miscarriage to remove any remaining tissue.
- The gynecologist explained to the patient that a dilation and curettage would be necessary to remove the small tumor that had been detected during the ultrasound.
- After the abortion, the doctor performed a dilation and curettage to ensure that the uterus was clear of any remaining tissue.
- The woman underwent a dilation and curettage after childbirth to remove placental fragments that were causing her excessive bleeding.