刮宫 (guā gōng) — to perform a dilation and curettage (D&C); to have a D&C
Definition
A medical term for the surgical procedure dilation and curettage (D&C) — scraping the uterine lining, usually after a miscarriage or to clear tissue. Used in clinical contexts; learners mostly need to recognize it, not produce it.
verb
to perform a dilation and curettage (D&C)to have a D&C
Examples
- 刮宫。Yī shēng jiàn yì tā guā gōng.The doctor recommended that she have a D&C.
- ，。Tā qù nián guā guò yí cì gōng, xiàn zài huī fù dé hěn hǎo.She had a D&C last year and is recovering well now.
- ，。Guā wán gōng hòu, tā xū yào xiū xi yì zhōu.After the D&C, she needs to rest for a week.
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