CURETTAGES
\kjˈʊɹɪtɪd͡ʒɪz], \kjˈʊɹɪtɪdʒɪz], \k_j_ˈʊ_ɹ_ɪ_t_ɪ_dʒ_ɪ_z]\
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A scraping, usually of the interior of a cavity or tract, for removal of new growth or other abnormal tissue, or to obtain material for tissue diagnosis. It is performed with a curet (curette), a spoon-shaped instrument designed for that purpose. (From Stedman, 25th ed & Dorland, 27th ed)
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