Vocabulary Entry

curettage

|noun • verb

noun

A surgical procedure involving the scraping of the tissue or the removal of material from a surface.

Example Sentences

"The doctor performed a curettage to remove the tissue."

"After the miscarriage, the patient underwent a curettage to ensure everything was clear."

"Curettage is commonly used in gynecological procedures."

verb

Example Sentences

"The surgeon decided to curettage the affected area."

"During the procedure, the team will carefully curettage to avoid any complications."

"In cases of abnormal cells, doctors may curettage to provide a clearer diagnosis."