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Definition of curettage noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

curettage

noun
 
/kjʊəˈretɪdʒ/,
 
/ˌkjʊərɪˈtɑːʒ/
 
/ˌkjʊrɪˈtɑːʒ/
[uncountable] (medical)
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  1. 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.
    see also dilatation and curettageTopics Healthcarec2
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