curettage

(kyo̵̅o̅ retij′, kyo̵or et-; kyo̵̅o̅′rə täz̸h, kyoor′ə-)

noun

the process of curetting

Origin: Fr: see curet

See curettage in American Heritage Dictionary 4

cu·ret·tage

noun
The removal of tissue or growths from a body cavity, such as the uterus, by scraping with a curette. Also called curettement.

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