Definition of curette. Meaning of curette. Synonyms of curette

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Definition of curette

Curette
Curette Cu*rette", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Curetted; p. pr. & vb. n. Curetting.] (Med.) To scrape with a curette.
Curette
Curette Cu*rette" (k?-r?t"), n.[F., fr. curer to cleanse.] (Med.) A scoop or ring with either a blunt or a cutting edge, for removing substances from the walls of a cavity, as from the eye, ear, or womb.

Meaning of curette from wikipedia

- the curette is a small hand tool, often similar in shape to a stylus; at the tip of the curette is a small scoop, hook, or gouge. The verb to curette means...
- curette is considered a treatment instrument and is classified into two main categories: universal curettes and Gracey curettes. Periodontal curettes...
- picks, also called ear scoops, or ear spoons, or earpicks, are a type of curette used to clean the ear canal of earwax (cerumen). They are preferred and...
- (/ˌkjʊərɪˈtɑːʒ/ or /kjʊəˈrɛtɪdʒ/), in medical procedures, is the use of a curette (French, meaning "scoop") to remove tissue by s****ing or scooping. Curettages...
- miscarriage or abortion. D&C normally refers to a procedure involving a curette, also called sharp curettage. However, some sources use the term D&C to...
- aural forceps Hartmann's aural forceps Jobson Horne's probe with ring curette Lack's tongue depressor Laryngeal mirror Otoscope or Auriscope Pritchard's...
- used to freeze and destroy lesions, as well as s****ing them off with a curette. Application of liquid nitrogen may cause burning or stinging at the treated...
- most common method of cerumen removal is syringing with warm water. A curette method is more likely to be used by audiologists and otolaryngologists...
- the cervical canal is s****ed using a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette. The procedure is used to test for abnormal, precancerous conditions, or...
- A curette in sterile packaging....