Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

curette

noun

/kyʊˈrɛt/

Definition

A surgical instrument used for scraping tissue or debris from a surface.

Examples

The doctor used a curette to gather samples from the endometrium.
During the procedure, the surgeon carefully maneuvered the curette to avoid damaging surrounding tissues.

Meaning

The term ‘curette’ refers to a tool commonly used in medical procedures to remove material from a body cavity, particularly in procedures involving the uterus.