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Suction Curettage.
Suction Curettage - as a noun
A method of induced abortion; prior to the 14th week of gestation the embryo and placenta are removed by applying suction to the dilated cervix
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vacuum aspirationExample Sentences
"The doctor performed suction curettage to remove the remnants of the placenta."
"After the suction curettage, the patient experienced some cramping and bleeding."
"The suction curettage procedure usually takes only a few minutes."
"During suction curettage, a thin tube is inserted into the uterus to remove the contents."
"The patient was administered anesthesia before the suction curettage."
