1. Plural of curette; small surgical or dental instruments with a scoop or loop at the end, used to scrape away tissue or debris from a surface.
Usage: Medical/dental term; Commonly used in medical and dental procedures

Examples

• The dentist used several curettes to remove tartar from the patient's teeth.
• Surgical curettes are essential tools in many dental offices.
• The doctor selected different curettes for the delicate procedure.
• Curettes come in various sizes to suit different medical applications.
• The nurse sterilized the curettes before the operation.