What is another word for curet?
Pronunciation: [kjˈʊɹət] (IPA) 
Curet is a medical tool designed to scrape or remove tissues from the body. Although the word curet is widely used, there are several synonyms for this instrument that can be used interchangeably. These synonyms include curette, surgical spoon, scoops, and spatula. While curette and curet are the most common variations of the term, surgical spoon and scoops are more uncommon. Surgical spoons are commonly used by plastic surgeons to remove skin tissues or shape the ear during otoplasty. Scoops, on the other hand, are used in dental surgeries to remove debris and clean teeth. Regardless of the synonym used, curets are generally used in removing unwanted tissues from the body.
