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English word origin

Etymology of D&C

Initialism of dilation and curettage.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A procedure comprising dilation of the cervix and curettage of the uterus.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Initialism of dilation and curettage.

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Source etymology 2

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name

Doctrine and Covenants: part of the open scriptural canon of several denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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