curettage
noun/kjʊəˈretɪdʒ/, /ˌkjʊərɪˈtɑːʒ/
/ˌkjʊrɪˈtɑːʒ/
[uncountable] (medical)- an operation that involves removing material from the inside of the uterus or other body part using a small sharp tool
- Surgical removal with curettage is the standard treatment.
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