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Endocervical curettage
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A procedure in which a sample of abnormal tissue is removed from the cervix using a small, spoon-shaped instrument called a curette. The tissue is then checked under a microscope for signs of cervical cancer. This procedure may be done if abnormal cells are found during a Pap test. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A procedure in which the mucous membrane of the cervical canal is scraped using a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette. (NCI Dictionary)
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