1. Plural of curet; surgical or dental instruments with a scoop or loop at the end, used to scrape or remove tissue or debris from a surface.
Usage: Medical/dental term; Also spelled 'curettes'

1. Third-person singular present tense of curet; to scrape or clean with a curet.
Usage: Medical/dental procedure; Also spelled 'curette'

Examples

• The dentist used several different curets to remove tartar from the patient's teeth.
• The surgeon curets the wound to eliminate infected tissue.
• Dental curets come in various shapes and sizes for different cleaning tasks.
• She curets the area carefully to avoid damaging healthy tissue.
• The set of curets was sterilized before the procedure began.