d&e Common Medical Abbreviation

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Dilation and Evacuation

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In methods of abortion, dilation and evacuation is the dilation of the cervix and surgical evacuation of the contents of the uterus. It is a method of abortion as well as a therapeutic procedure used after miscarriage to prevent infection by ensuring that the uterus is fully evacuated.

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