Curettage: meaning, definitions and examples
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curettage
[ kjʊəˈrɛtɑːʒ ]
medical procedure
Curettage is a surgical procedure that involves scraping the interior of a cavity, such as the uterus. It is often performed to remove abnormal tissue or to collect samples for further examination. Curettage can be part of an abortion procedure or may be used to treat conditions like uterine fibroids or polyps.
Synonyms
dilatation and curettage, scraping, suction curettage.
Examples of usage
- The doctor recommended curettage to address the uterine issues.
- After the diagnosis, the patient underwent curettage.
- Curettage was necessary to clear the retained products of conception.
Translations
Translations of the word "curettage" in other languages:
🇵🇹 curetagem
🇮🇳 क्युरेटेज़
🇩🇪 Kürettage
🇮🇩 kuretage
🇺🇦 кюретаж
🇵🇱 kiretaż
🇯🇵 キュレッタージ
🇫🇷 curettage
🇪🇸 curetaaje
🇹🇷 kürtaj
🇰🇷 큐렛타주
🇸🇦 كورتاج
🇨🇿 kurettáž
🇸🇰 kurettáž
🇨🇳 刮宫
🇸🇮 kuretaža
🇮🇸 kúretage
🇰🇿 кюретаж
🇬🇪 კურეტაჟი
🇦🇿 kürtaj
🇲🇽 curetaaje
Etymology
The term 'curettage' is derived from the French word 'curette,' which means 'to scrape' or 'to clean.' This word comes from the Latin 'curare,' meaning 'to take care of,' and is related to the notion of cleaning or caring for a surface or cavity. The procedure has its roots in various medical practices dating back centuries, where similar scraping techniques were used for therapeutic purposes. Over time, the practice became more formalized in obstetrics and gynecology, especially in the 19th and 20th centuries, as physicians sought more effective methods for managing uterine conditions. The term has since become standard in modern medical terminology, particularly in relation to women's health.