Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Dilatation and Curettage

Dilatation of the cervix uteri followed by a scraping of the endometrium with a curette.

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Abstract

Dilatation of the cervix uteri followed by a scraping of the endometrium with a curette.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Curettage and Dilatation
  • Dilatation & Curettage

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Previous Indexing

  • Curettage (1966-1974)

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  1. E04w.157w.310w
  2. E04w.950w.300w.299w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Dilatation and Curettage. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004107. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004107
  2. Dilatation and Curettage. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dilation_and_curettage
  3. Dilatation and Curettage. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6862502