curettage
/kjuə'retidʤ/
Definition
- Noun:
- A surgical procedure involving the removal of tissue or growths from a bodily cavity: This is performed by scraping with a surgical instrument called a curette. It is most commonly associated with gynecological procedures, such as those involving the uterus.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor recommended a curettage to remove the abnormal tissue.
- Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a common gynecological procedure.
Advanced Usage
- "Dilation and curettage (D&C)": A specific two-step surgical procedure where the cervix is dilated (opened) and a curette is used to scrape the uterine lining.
- She underwent a dilation and curettage after her miscarriage.
Variants and Related Words
- Curette (n): The surgical instrument, a small, spoon-shaped tool, used to perform a curettage.
- The surgeon selected a sharp curette for the procedure.
- Curettement (n): A less common synonym for curettage.
Synonyms
- Scraping: The action of removing material by scraping (a more general term).
- Débridement: The medical removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue (broader and not specific to cavities).
Related Phrases
- Suction curettage: A variation of the procedure where a suction device is used along with or instead of a curette for removal.
- Vacuum aspiration, a type of suction curettage, is often used.
Noun
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surgery to remove tissue or growths from a bodily cavity (as the uterus) by scraping with a curette
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