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Dilation and Curettage (D and C)
Dilation and Curettage (D and C) Surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated (widened) and the endometrium (lining of the uterus) is scraped away.
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Cervix
The neck or neck-like part of an organ; specifically the neck of the lower part of the uterus, or womb, where the vagina and uterus unite.
Endometrium
The lining of the uterus or womb. Structurally, it is a mucous membrane.
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Dilacor xr
Dilacor xr is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): diltiazem hydrochloride.
Dilantin
Dilantin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): phenytoin.
Dilantin-125
Dilantin-125 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): phenytoin.
Dilantin-30
Dilantin-30 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): phenytoin.
Dilatation
The increase in size of a blood vessel.
Dilatation and curettage
A minor operation in which the cervix is expanded enough (dilatation) to permit the cervical canal and uterine lining to be scraped with a curet (or curette), an instrument shaped like a spoon. This procedure also is called D and C.
Dilate
To stretch or enlarge. It comes from the Latin verb "dilatare" meaning "to enlarge or expand."
Dilated cardiomyopathy
A disease of the myocardium (heart muscle) that causes the heart cavity to become stretched and enlarged, and the pumping capacity of the heart is reduced.
Dilated Pupil Examination
A necessary part of an examination for diabetic eye disease. Special drops are used to enlarge the pupils, enabling the doctor to view the back of the eye for damage.
Dilating
The widening and opening of the cervix caused by uterine contractions.
Dilation
The opening of the cervix during labor.
Dilation, pupil
This examination enables your eye care professional to see more of your retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of your eye. Dilating (widening) the pupil permits your eye to be examined for signs of disease. To do this, drops are placed into the eye to dilate (widen) the pupil. After the examination, your vision may (or may not) remain blurred for several hours.
Dilation, pupil (test)
This examination enables your eye care professional to see more of your retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of your eye. Dilating (widening) the pupil permits the retina to be examined for signs of disease. To do this, drops are placed into the eye to dilate (widen) the pupil. After the examination, your vision may (or may not) remain blurred and you may (or may not) be bothered by the brightness of the sun for several hours. The pupil, the opening of the iris, may appear to open (dilate) and close (constrict) but it is really the iris that is the prime mover; the pupil is merely the absence of iris. The pupil determines how much light is let into the eye.
Dilator
A device used to stretch or enlarge an opening. Patients with scarring of the muscular tube through which food passes from the throat to the stomach (esophagus) can require a dilator procedure in order to open the esophagus for adequate passage of food and fluids.
Dilatrate-sr
Dilatrate-sr is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): isosorbide dinitrate.
Dilaudid
Dilaudid is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydromorphone hydrochloride.
Dilaudid-hp
Dilaudid-hp is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydromorphone hydrochloride.
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Dominatrix
A female in the sadomasochistic role of total domination and discipline.
Drag queen
Vernacular term for a gynemimetic.
Diet plan
A plan of the meals a person will have in order to follow a specific diet.
Diet product
A product specifically conceived to help a diet by replacing ordinary products or as an additional product.
Diabetic diet
A specific diet for people suffering from diabetes.
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Defecation
The passage of bowel contents through the rectum and anus.
Defibrillator
An electronic device used to establish normal heartbeat.
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Loss of fluids from the body, often caused by diarrhea. May result in loss of important salts and minerals.
Delayed gastric emptying
Gastroparesis.
Dermatology
The branch of medicine that is concerned with the physiology and pathology of the skin.
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