Extend
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| Term | Extend |
| Short definition | Dilatation and curettage - (pronounced) (DIH-luh-TAY-shun … kyoo-reh-TAZH) A procedure to scrape and remove tissue from the inner lining of the uterus. The cervix is dilated (enlarged) and a curette (a spoon-shaped instrument) is inserted into the uterus to remove tissue. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
extend - (pronounced) (DY layt) To expand or enlarge an opening or hollow structure beyond its usual size, e. g. B. the pupil of the eye or a blood vessel
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