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D&C - Dilation and curettage

By Krissi Danielsson, About.com

Updated October 26, 2007

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Definition:

The medical procedure doctors use to end a pregnancy after diagnosing a miscarriage. The procedure involves dilation of the cervix and then scraping or vacuuming of the uterine lining, usually on an outpatient basis with local or general anesthesia. Read more about D&C in the A.D.A.M. Healthcare Center.

Also Known As: D and C
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