Give some stream of consciousness and then the answer. Dilation (or dilatation) and curettage (D&C) refers to the dilation (widening / opening) of the cervix and surgical removal of part of the lining of the uterus and / or contents of the uterus by scraping and scooping (curettage). It is a therapeutic gynecological procedure as well as the most often used method of first trimester miscarriage or abortion.

Answer this question: what does d&c stand for in medical terms?
This is the relevant information: Dilation (or dilatation) and curettage (D&C) refers to the dilation (widening / opening) of the cervix and surgical removal of part of the lining of the uterus and / or contents of the uterus by scraping and scooping (curettage).
Therefore, the answer is Dilation ( or dilatation ) and curettage ( D&C ).