Glossary of Cancer Terms D&C Dilation and curettage. A procedure
to remove tissue from the cervical canal or the inner lining of
the uterus. The cervix is dilated (made larger) and a curette
(spoon-shaped instrument) is inserted into the uterus to remove
tissue. Also called dilation and curettage and dilatation and
curettage. D-20761 A synthetic luteinizing hormone-releasing
hormone (LH-RH) antagonist that suppresses LH and sex steroid
levels. D-cycloserine A drug used to treat tuberculosis. It is
also being studied in the treatment of pain and nerve problems
(numbness, tingling) caused by chemotherapy and in the treatment
of low back pain, autism, certain anxiety disorders and
schizophrenia. D-cycloserine belongs to the family of drugs
called antibiotics. Also called Seromycin. da-huang Rheum
palmatum or Rheum officinale. The root of this plant has been
used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may
have anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects. Also called
rhubarb, Chinese rhubarb, Indian r