Dilation and Curettage (D&C) Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Dilation and Curettage (D&C) article.
Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAbdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbdominal pain: Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It may reflect ... See the entire definition of Abdominal painAbnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Abortion: In medicine, an abortion is the premature exit of the products of conception (t... See the entire definition of AbortionAbsorb: 1. To take something in, as through the skin or the intestine. Ambulatory: Able to walk about, not bedridden or immobile. Analysis: In psychology, a term for conversation-based therapeutic processes used to gain ... See the entire definition of AnalysisAnatomy: The study of human or animal form, by observation or examination of the living be... See the entire definition of AnatomyAnesthesia: Loss of feeling or awareness, as when an anesthetic is administered before sur... See the entire definition of AnesthesiaAnesthesiologist: A physician or, less often, a dentist who is specialized in the practice... See the entire definition of AnesthesiologistAnesthetic: A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness, dulling pain to permit s... See the entire definition of AnestheticAnesthetist: A nurse or technician trained to administer anesthetics. Aspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinBacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of Bacteria
Belly: That part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and t... See the entire definition of BellyBelly button: The navel or umbilicus; the former site of attachment of the umbilical cord.... See the entire definition of Belly buttonBiopsy: The removal of a sample of tissue for examination under a microscope to check for ... See the entire definition of BiopsyBirth control: Birth control is the use of any practices, methods, or devices to prevent p... See the entire definition of Birth controlBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCervical: Having to do with any kind of neck, including the neck on which the head is perc... See the entire definition of CervicalCervix: The cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb). The uterus, a hollow, ... See the entire definition of CervixChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicChronic pain: Pain (an unpleasant sense of discomfort) that persists or progresses over ... See the entire definition of Chronic painComplication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationCurable: Amenable to a cure, capable of being cured, to being healed and made well. From ... See the entire definition of CurableCurettage: Removal of tissue with a curette from the wall of a cavity or another surface. ... See the entire definition of CurettageCurette: spoon-shaped instrument that has a sharp edge. The word curette comes from French... See the entire definition of Curette
D and C: Stands for dilatation and curettage. This is a very common gynecologic procedure ... See the entire definition of D and CDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDilating: The widening and opening of an opening, such as the cervix or esophagus. For exa... See the entire definition of DilatingDilation: The process of enlargement, stretching, or expansion. The word "dilatation" mean... See the entire definition of DilationDilation and curettage: A minor operation in which the cervix is expanded enough (dilatio... See the entire definition of Dilation and curettageDischarge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEndometrial cancer: Cancer of the womb (the uterus ). Endometrial cancer occurs most often... See the entire definition of Endometrial cancerEndometrium: The inner layer of the uterus. Fever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFibroid: A common benign tumor of the uterus. Fibroids can be present without symptoms. Ho... See the entire definition of FibroidFibroids: Fibroids are common, benign tumors of smooth muscle in the uterus (womb). Uterin... See the entire definition of FibroidsHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHemorrhage: Bleeding or the abnormal flow of blood. Herbal: 1. An adjective, referring to herbs, as in an herbal tea.
High blood pressure: A repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg. Chro... See the entire definition of High blood pressureHysterectomy: An operation to remove the uterus. Hysterectomies are most commonly performe... See the entire definition of HysterectomyHysteroscopy: A procedure to see inside the uterus (the womb) using a viewing scope that i... See the entire definition of HysteroscopyIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenIndicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInfertility: Diminished or absent ability to conceive and bear offspring. A couple is cons... See the entire definition of InfertilityInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryLaminaria: A thin piece of sterile seaweed that can be used to gradually dilate the cervix... See the entire definition of LaminariaMenopause: The time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop; it is also... See the entire definition of MenopauseMenstrual: Pertaining to menstruation (the menses), as in last menstrual period, menstrua... See the entire definition of MenstrualMenstrual cramps: Cramping in the lower abdomen, usually in the first or second day of the... See the entire definition of Menstrual crampsMicroscope: An optical instrument that augments the power of the eye to see small objects.... See the entire definition of MicroscopeMiscarriage: Inadvertent loss of a pregnancy before the fetus is viable. A considerable pr... See the entire definition of MiscarriageNumb: Numb, or numbness is a loss of the sensation of feeling in an area of the body. Numb... See the entire definition of Numb
Nurse: 1) A person trained, licensed, or skilled in nursing. 2) To feed an infant at the ... See the entire definition of NurseOutpatient: A patient who is not hospitalized, but instead comes to a physician?s office, ... See the entire definition of OutpatientPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPathologist: A physician who identifies diseases and conditions by studying abnormal cells... See the entire definition of PathologistPelvic: Having to do with the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen, located between the h... See the entire definition of PelvicPlacental: Pertaining to the placenta, the organ joining the mother and fetus during pregn... See the entire definition of PlacentalPolypectomy: Removal of a polyps by surgery. For example, removing polyps from the colon. Postmenopausal: After menopause, the period of time after a woman has experienced 12 conse... See the entire definition of PostmenopausalPrecancerous: Pertaining to something that is not yet overtly cancerous, but appears to be... See the entire definition of PrecancerousScrape: An abrasion or cut caused by something rubbing roughly against the skin. To treat ... See the entire definition of ScrapeSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSpeculum: An instrument that is used to widen the opening of the vagina so that the cervix... See the entire definition of SpeculumSpinal cord: The major column of nerve tissue that is connected to the brain and lies with... See the entire definition of Spinal cordSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process.
Therapeutic: Relating to therapeutics, the branch of medicine that is concerned specifical... See the entire definition of TherapeuticTobacco: A South American herb (Nicotiana tabacum) whose leaves contain 2 to 8 percent nic... See the entire definition of TobaccoUltrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of UltrasoundUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineUterine cancer: A malignant tumor of the uterus (womb), which occurs most often in women b... See the entire definition of Uterine cancerUterine lining: The inner layer of the uterus (womb); the cells that line the womb; anatom... See the entire definition of Uterine liningUterus: A hollow, pear-shaped organ that is located in a woman's lower abdomen, between th... See the entire definition of UterusVagina: The muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body. It is ... See the entire definition of Vagina
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