Dilation and curettage

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-002469",
  "term": "Dilation and curettage",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A procedure to scrape and remove tissue from the inner lining of the uterus. The cervix is dilated (made larger) and a curette (spoon-shaped instrument) is inserted into the uterus to remove tissue. A tissue sample may then be checked under a microscope for signs of disease, such as infection or cancer. A dilation and curettage may also be done after a miscarriage or to treat certain conditions, such as abnormal bleeding. Also called D&C and dilatation and curettage.",
  "synonyms": [
    "D&C",
    "dilatation and curettage"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/dilation-and-curettage/"
}