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Noun curet has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebCuretDefinition:A curet is a surgical instrument used by healthcare professionals, especially dentists and gynecologists, for scraping or removing debris, tissue, or foreign objects from body cavities. Noun:1. In dentistry, a curet is a small, spoon-shaped instrument with a sharp edge used to remove tartar and plaque from teeth during a cleaning procedure. Sample sentence: During my dental appointment, the dentist used a curet to scrape away the buildup on my teeth. 2. In gynecology, a curet is a specialized instrument used to scrape the walls of the uterus during a procedure called dilation and curettage (D&C) to remove tissue or perform a biopsy. Sample sentence: The doctor used a curet to carefully scrape the uterine lining and collect a tissue sample for further examination. Verb:1. The act of applying the curet instrument to perform a scraping or removal procedure. Sample sentence: The dentist carefully curetted the patient's teeth to remove the stubborn tartar. Adjective:The term curet does not have an adjective form. | ||||
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