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Curettage  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A scraping, usually of the interior of a cavity or tract, for removal of new growth or other abnormal tissue, or to obtain material for tissue diagnosis. It is performed with a curet (curette), a spoon-shaped instrument designed for that purpose. (From Stedman, 25th ed & Dorland, 27th ed)

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  • French

  • Évidement à la curette
  • Nettoyage à la curette

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