Curette Definition

noun
A surgical instrument shaped like a scoop or spoon, used to remove tissue or growths from a body cavity.
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Other Word Forms of Curette

Noun

Singular:
curette
Plural:
curettes

Origin of Curette

  • French from Old French from curer to cure from Latin cūrāre to take care of from cūra care cure

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Borrowing from French

    From Wiktionary

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Words Starting With

CCUCUR

Words Ending With

ETETTE

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curette

Words Starting With C and Ending With E

Starts With C & Ends With EStarts With CU & Ends With EStarts With C & Ends With TE

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With C7 Letter Words Ending With E