Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
curetting
verb
/kjʊəˈrɛtɪŋ/
Definition
Curetting is the action of using a curette, which is a surgical instrument, to remove tissue or debris from a body cavity or surface.
Examples
- During the surgery, the doctor was curetting the area to ensure all infected tissue was removed.
- The dentist began curetting the gum line to eliminate plaque buildup.
- Curetting is often necessary after certain biopsies to ensure the site is clean and healthy.
Meaning
The process of scraping or scooping tissue, often during medical or dental procedures.
Synonyms
- Scraping
- Scalping
- Excising
- Dredging
- Gouging
