excochleation

noun

ex·​coch·​le·​a·​tion ˌeks-ˌkäk-lē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce excochleation (audio)
: removal of the contents of a cavity by scraping or curetting

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“Excochleation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/excochleation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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