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1. (n.) curettage
the process of curetting.
Etymology: (1895–1900; < F)
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1. (noun) curettage, curettement
surgery to remove tissue or growths from a bodily cavity (as the uterus) by scraping with a curette
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1. CURETTAGE
A scraping, usually of the interior of a cavity or tract, for removal of new growth or other abnormal tissue, or to obtain material for tissue diagnosis. It is performed with a curet (curette), a spoon-shaped instrument designed for that purpose. (From Stedman, 25th ed & Dorland, 27th ed)
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