Meaning of the word curettage in English

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curettage

US /ˌkjʊr.əˈtɑːʒ/
UK /ˌkjʊə.rɪˈtɑːʒ/
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Noun

a medical procedure in which a curette is used to remove tissue or other material from the wall of a body cavity, such as the uterus

Example:
The doctor performed a curettage to remove the abnormal tissue.
Dilation and curettage is a common gynecological procedure.