What is dilation and curettage?
A) Childbirth in the natural way
B) Irrigation of the dilated vagina
C) Collection of a Pap smear after insertion of a vaginal speculum
D) Dilatation of the cervical opening and scraping of the uterine wall

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Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a surgical procedure that involves dilating the cervix to allow the insertion of an instrument to scrape or suction the uterine lining. It's used for diagnostic purposes, to remove tissue after a miscarriage, or to treat certain uterine conditions.

What Is Dilation and Curettage