Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Curettage

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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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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  • Curettages

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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note DILATATION AND CURETTAGE and SUBGINGIVAL CURETTAGE are also available

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Curettage. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003475. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003475
  2. Curettage. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curettage
  3. Curettage. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1428130