curettage
/kjʊəˈrɛtɪdʒ
/ /ˌkjʊərɪˈtɑːʒ /noun [mass noun] Surgery
The use of a curette, especially on the lining of the uterus. See dilatation and curettage.No randomised trials were identified that studied the efficacy of carbon dioxide laser, surgical excision, curettage or cautery, formaldehyde, podophyllin, or podophyllotoxin....
- Cryosurgery or curettage and cautery is not recommended for recurrent tumours.
- Surgical removal with curettage is the standard treatment.
Origin
Late 19th century: from French, from curette.