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curet

curet

9.9
A small instrument doctors use during surgery to remove tissue with a scoop end
  • noun
  • /kjʊˈrɛt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cureta
  • After the biopsy, the doctor cleaned the area with a curet.

Examples

  • A dental curet is often employed to clean plaque from beneath the gums.

  • The surgeon used a curet to remove the tissue.

  • The surgeon used a curet to carefully remove the abnormal tissue.

  • A curet is essential for certain surgical procedures.

  • The surgeon used a curet to carefully remove the abnormal tissue from the patient's uterus.

  • During the procedure, the doctor explained how the curet helps in the removal of unwanted material from surgical sites.

  • After identifying the source of the problem, she selected a curet to extract the tissue sample for further examination.

Synonyms

curette
vscuret
  • Specialized
1 9.3

A small surgical tool with a scoop end that scrapes tissue inside the body

has identical meaning but differs in written form

Surface Forms

curet singular
curets plural

Etymology

Curet comes from the French verb curer meaning 'to clean' and from the French word curette, a name for a 'little cleaner'. So a curet is a small, scoop-shaped instrument used to 'clean' or remove tissue from a body cavity.