curette
Tissue removal tool
A curette is a small surgical instrument with a scoop or loop at the end, used to scrape tissue from body cavities.
Doctors use curettes to remove growths, take biopsies, or clean wounds.
The verb curette means to scrape with this instrument: The surgeon curetted the uterine lining.
The procedure is curettage.
Rub harshly against
- debrideRemove devitalized tissue surgically
- scourClean by hard rubbing
- excavateRemove earth systematically
- raspCoarse shaping tool
shave · abrade · exfoliate · remove · extract · dislodge · loosen · sweep
Surgical tissue removal procedure
- dilationWidening of an opening
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- debridementRemoving damaged tissue surgically
- excisionCutting out of tissue
scraping · endometrial · cervical · periodontal · tonsillectomy · adenoids · polyp · lesion
Precise surgical knife
- forcepsMedical grasping instrument
- scissorsPivoted twin-blade cutter
- speculumMedical opening device
- retractorTool exposing surgical field
hemostat · probe · clamps · tweezers · cannula · trocar · dilator · elevator
Free from pathogens
- sterilizeEliminate all microorganisms
- disinfectKill pathogens on surfaces
- autoclavePressurized steam sterilization chamber
- sanitizeCleanse of pathogens
antiseptic · sterile · disposable · single-use · packaged · stainless-steel · surgical-grade · decontaminate
scrape
Rub harshly against
- debrideRemove devitalized tissue surgically
- scourClean by hard rubbing
- excavateRemove earth systematically
rasp · shave · abrade · exfoliate · remove · extract · dislodge · loosen · sweep · clear
curettage
Surgical tissue removal procedure
- dilationWidening of an opening
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- debridementRemoving damaged tissue surgically
excision · scraping · endometrial · cervical · periodontal · tonsillectomy · adenoids · polyp · lesion · specimen
scalpel
Precise surgical knife
retractor · hemostat · probe · clamps · tweezers · cannula · trocar · dilator · elevator · spatula
aseptic
Free from pathogens
- sterilizeEliminate all microorganisms
- disinfectKill pathogens on surfaces
- autoclavePressurized steam sterilization chamber
sanitize · antiseptic · sterile · disposable · single-use · packaged · stainless-steel · surgical-grade · decontaminate
delicacy
Refined sensitivity or rarity
sharpness · control · steadiness · tactile · careful · meticulous · skilled · gentle
- medical toolsstethoscope, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, catheter, reflex hammer
- ear cleaning toolscotton swabs, cotton swab, ear cleaner
- gum healthgums, gingiva, gingivitis, periodontitis, gum disease
- medical instrumentsscalpel, forceps, needle, catheter, retractor
- surgical proceduresincise, excise, suture, resect, dissect
- surgical suppliesscalpels, scalpel, forceps, clamps, retractors
curettescalpel
Precise surgical knife
suture needle · surgical stapler · applicator · injector · cautery