Curettage

usgb/kjʊˈrɛtɪdʒ/
noun

Curettage is a surgical procedure in which a thin instrument called a curette is used to scrape tissue from a body cavity.

The doctor performed a curettage to clear out the uterine lining.
Visual representation of "curettage" - Curettage is a surgical procedure in which a thin instrument called a curette is used to scrape tissue from a body cavity.

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Formal

dilatation and curettage,uterine curettage,surgical curettage

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Medical Term

Curettage is a precise medical term used in surgical procedures.

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It's often used in clinical discussions.
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Formal Procedure

When discussing medical operations, calling it 'curettage' sounds more professional than just 'scraping'.

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In formal medical texts.
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Surgical Context

This term is specific to surgery and typically not used outside of this context.

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Important for medical students.
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