Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

curettage

/ˌkjʊəɹɪˈtɑːʒ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.78 in modern English

Syllables: curet-tage
IPA: /ˌkjʊəɹɪˈtɑːʒ/

12

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The removal of unwanted tissue from a body cavity using a curette.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

Borrowed from French curettage.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌkjʊəɹɪˈtɑːʒ/
British English: /ˌkjʊəɹɪˈtɑːʒ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

curettages (plural)

Derived Forms

D&C

Phrases

dilatation and curettage dilation and curettage suction curettage

Synonyms

curettement

Questions

How do you pronounce curettage?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌkjʊəɹɪˈtɑːʒ/.
What does curettage mean?: The removal of unwanted tissue from a body cavity using a curette.
Where does curettage come from?: Borrowed from French curettage.

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