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curettage Definition

cu·ret·tage (kyo̵̅o̅ retij′, kyo̵or et-; kyo̵̅o̅′rə täz̸h, kyoor′ə-)

noun

the process of curetting

Etymology: Fr: see curet

curettage Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • gynecological: How soon can you return to work after a gynecological curettage?
  • endometrial: Ten patients underwent total hysterectomy and two had an endometrial curettage only.

Noun used with modifier

suction: A procedure using suction curettage will remove the remaining cells.

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