Curettage

/kjʊˈrɛtɑːʒ/ noun

Definition

A surgical procedure in which a curet or similar instrument is used to scrape away tissue from the inside of a body cavity or surface.

Etymology

From French 'curettage,' derived from 'curette' (scraping tool). The '-age' suffix (from Latin) creates a noun describing the action or process of using a curet.

Kelly Says

Curettage became medically important when doctors realized that gently scraping away diseased tissue could prevent infection—it's a procedure that's been performed for centuries with constantly improving tools.

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