Meanings
nounsuction curettage (usually uncountable, plural suction curettages)
plural suction curettages
- uncountableusuallyA common method of abortion where the products of conception are removed by a vacuum arrangement.
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna method of induced abortion; prior to the 14th week of gestation the embryo and placenta are removed by applying suction to the dilated cervix
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