noun
- A surgical procedure in which a curette (a spoon-shaped instrument) is used to scrape away tissue from a body cavity or surface.
Usage: medical; also spelled 'curettage' in English
Examples
- The dentist performed a curettement to remove tartar buildup below the gum line.
- Curettement is often used in gynecological procedures to remove tissue from the uterus.
- The dermatologist recommended curettement to treat the benign skin lesion.
- After the miscarriage, curettement was necessary to ensure the uterus was properly cleared.
- Curettement of the wound helped remove dead tissue and promote healing.