Curette

Curette is a medical instrument with a small scoop or loop at its end, used to remove tissue or debris from a body cavity. It is typically hand-held and often employed in gynecology, dermatology, or dentistry. The term can also refer to the instrument’s blade-like edge or scoop used for scraping surfaces. It is pronounced with emphasis on the second syllable: cu-RET-te, stressing the 'RET' syllable.