English Explanatory Dictionary

curettage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The removal of unwanted tissue from a body cavity using a curette.

Pronunciation

/ˌkjʊəɹɪˈtɑːʒ/ /ˈkjʊəɹɪˌtɑːʒ/ /kjʊəˈɹɛtɪd͡ʒ/

Word forms

curettage curettages

Etymology

From French curettage.

Derived words

D&C dilatation and curettage dilation and curettage suction curettage

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