curettage
the process of curetting.
Origin of curettage
1- Compare D and C.
Words Nearby curettage
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How to use curettage in a sentence
In most cases of subinvolution a curettage, at least, will have to be done.
Psychotherapy | James J. WalshLocally, curettage and the application of suitable antiseptics are indicated.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor LacroixThe other method consists in prompt establishment of drainage by surgical means and includes exploration and curettage.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor LacroixSuccess largely depends on the care with which this curettage is carried out.
Surgical interference is frequently called for, generally in the form of curettage or the application of caustics.
British Dictionary definitions for curettage
curettement (kjʊəˈrɛtmənt)
/ (ˌkjʊərɪˈtɑːʒ, kjʊəˈrɛtɪdʒ) /
the process of using a curette: See also D and C
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