Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dilation and curettage

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.75 in modern English

Syllables: di-la-tion and curet-tage
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

20

Letters

4

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated and the lining of the uterus is scraped with a curet.

Uncountable

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

D and C

Synonyms

dilatation and curettage d and c

Questions

What does dilation and curettage mean?: A surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated and the lining of the uterus is scraped with a curet.

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