Dilation and curettage A procedure in which the neck of the womb is expanded and the lining of the uterus is scraped to remove pregnancy tissue or [more]D&C - Community and Resources
Dilation and curettage. A minor operation in which the cervix is expanded enough (dilation) to permit the cervical canal and uterine lining to be scraped with a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette (curettage). Also called dilatation and curettage.