curettage

Meaning

The removal of unwanted tissue from a body cavity using a curette.

Synonyms

curage

apoxesis

uterine abrasion

Translations

Kürettage

curettage

Abrasio uteri

curetagem

Ausschabung der Gebärmutter

legrado uterino

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌkjʊəɹɪˈtɑːʒ/
Etymology

From French curettage.

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