Meaning & use
Curet
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a surgical instrument with a scoop-shaped, ringed, or hooked tip used to scrape or clean tissue from a body cavity or surface.
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The dermatologist used a small curet to remove the skin lesion.
A curet is often used during minor gynecological procedures to remove tissue.
A note on using this word
An American variant spelling of "curette," which comes from French "curer," meaning to cleanse.
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