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curetting

cu·ret
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kyoo-ret]
    • /kyʊˈrɛt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kyoo-ret]
    • /kyʊˈrɛt/

Definitions of curetting word

  • verb with object curetting to scrape with a curette. 1
  • noun curetting a scoop-shaped surgical instrument for removing tissue from body cavities, as the uterus. 1
  • noun curetting Present participle of curette. 1

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Origin of curetting

First appearance:

before 1745
One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < French, equivalent to cur(er) to cleanse + -ette -ette. See cure

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Parts of speech for Curetting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

curetting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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