Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Vacuum Curettage

Aspiration of the contents of the uterus with a vacuum curette.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Aspiration of the contents of the uterus with a vacuum curette.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Suction Curettage
  • Curettage, Suction
  • Curettage, Vacuum
  • Curettages, Suction
  • Curettages, Vacuum
  • Suction Curettages
  • Vacuum Curettages
  • Uterine Aspirator
  • Aspirator, Uterine
  • Aspirators, Uterine
  • Uterine Aspirators

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

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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History Note

91(75); was see under DILATATION AND CURETTAGE 1975-90

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Tree Numbers

  1. E04w.157w.310w.970w
  2. E04w.950w.300w.299w.970w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Vacuum Curettage. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014619. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014619
  2. Vacuum Curettage. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_aspiration
  3. Vacuum Curettage. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4102678