curettagenoun [ U ]
uk/ˌkjʊə.rɪˈtɑːʒ/us/ˈkjʊr.əˌtɑːʒ/specializeda process in which tissue or growths are removed from the inside of body cavities, such as the uterus:
A high proportion of dilatation and curettage operations are performed on women under the age of 40.
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