Widening of the cervix for insertion of a curette and scraping with the curette to remove the lining of the uterus is termed a D &
C.

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This statement is true. D & C stands for dilation and curettage, which is a medical procedure used to remove the uterine lining. The cervix is dilated (widened) to allow the insertion of a curette, which is used to scrape the lining of the uterus.

Widening of the Cervix for Insertion of a Curette and Scraping