Dilation and curettage is a medical procedure that dilates the cervix and surgically removes tissue from the lining of the uterus by scraping or scooping. The D&C gynecologic procedure is used for treatment, diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
D&C can be used to end an unwanted pregnancy or to remove the remains of a non-viable fetus. It can also be used to remove the placenta after childbirth, abortion, or miscarriage. D&C is a commonly used method for first trimester abortion or miscarriage. D&C can also be used to remove tissue from the uterus for diagnostic purposes.
D&C normally refers to a procedure involving a curette, also called sharp curettage. From Wikipedia
