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Definition of D and C
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
D and C: Stands for dilatation and curettage. This is a very common gynecologic procedure in which the cervix of the uterus is expanded (dilated) so the cervical canal and endometrium (the uterine lining) can be scraped off with a spoon-shaped instrument called a curet or curette. This is a relatively minor procedure.