| vacuum curettage | Aspiration of the contents of the uterus with a vacuum curette. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| periapical curettage | <dentistry, procedure> Removal of a cyst or granuloma from its pathologic bony crypt, utilizing a curette, the removal of tooth fragments and debris from sockets at the time of extraction or of bone sequestra subsequently. (05 Mar 2000) |
| curettage | <procedure, surgery> The removal of growths or other material from the wall of a cavity or other surface, as with a curet. Synonym: curettement. (18 Nov 1997) |
| subgingival curettage | Removal of degenerated and necrotic epithelium and underlying connective tissue of a periodontal pocket in an effort to convert a chronic ulcerated wound to an acute surgical wound, thereby insuring wound healing and attachment or epithelial adhesion, and shrinkage of the marginal gingiva. The term is sometimes used in connection with smoothing of a root surface or root planing. (12 Dec 1998) |
| dilatation and curettage | This gynaecological procedure involves dilating the cervix (opening to the uterus) such that a surgical curette may be passed into the uterus. The surgeon uses the curette to remove the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium). This procedure is often performed to correct dysfunctional uterine bleeding. (27 Sep 1997) |
| dilation and curettage | Dilation of the cervix and curettement of the endometrium. Acronym: D&C (05 Mar 2000) |
| endocervical curettage | The removal of tissue from the inside of the cervix using a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette. (12 Dec 1998) |
| academic medical centres | Medical complexes consisting of medical school, hospitals, clinics, libraries, administrative facilities, etc. (12 Dec 1998) |
| advance medical directives | Advance directives preserve the person's right to accept or reject a course of medical treatment even after that person becomes mentally or physically incapacitated to the point of being unable to communicate those wishes. There ared two basic types of advance directives: (1) a living will, in which the person outlines specific treatment guidelines that are to be followed by health care providers; (2) a health care proxy (also called a power of attorney for healthcare decision making) in which the person designates a trusted individual to make medical decisions in the event that he or she becomes too incapacitated to make such decisions. Advance directive requirements vary greatly from one jurisdiction to another and should therefore be drawn up in consultation with an attorney who is familiar with the laws of the particular jurisdiction. (This entry is based upon material from the National MS Society). (12 Mar 2000) |
| american medical association | Professional society representing the field of medicine. (12 Dec 1998) |
| genetics, medical | A field of human genetics which entails the reliable prediction of certain human disorders as a function of the lineage and/or genetic makeup of any two parents or potential parents. (12 Dec 1998) |
| reference books, medical | Books in the field of medicine intended primarily for consultation. (12 Dec 1998) |
| regional medical programs | Coordination of activities and programs among health care institutions within defined geographic areas for the purpose of improving delivery and quality of medical care to the patients. These programs are mandated under u.s. Public law 89-239. (12 Dec 1998) |
| medical | Pertaining to medicine or to the treatment of diseases, pertaining to medicine as opposed to surgery. (18 Nov 1997) |
| medical anatomy | Anatomy in its bearing upon the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. (05 Mar 2000) |