noun
1.
a scoop-shaped surgical instrument for removing tissue from body cavities, as the uterus.
verb (used with object)
2.
to scrape with a curette.
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curette or curet (kjʊəˈrɛt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a surgical instrument for removing dead tissue, growths, etc, from the walls of certain body cavities |
| —vb , -rettes, -rets, -retting, -retted | |
| 2. | (tr) to scrape or clean with such an instrument |
| [C18: from French, from curer to heal, make clean; see | |
| curet or curet | |
| —n | |
| —vb | |
| [C18: from French, from curer to heal, make clean; see | |
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Word Origin & History
curette
1753, from Fr. curette, from curer "to clear, cleanse."
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curette cu·rette or cu·ret (ky&oobreve;-rět')
n.
A surgical instrument shaped like a scoop or spoon, used to remove tissue or growths from a body cavity. v. cu·rett·ed, cu·rett·ing, cu·rettes or cu·rets
To scrape tissue or a body part with a curette.
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