electrosurgery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. the application of high-frequency electric current to tissue as a means to cut, coagulate, desiccate, or fulgurate it

Word forms

electrosurgery electrosurgeries

Etymology

From electro- + surgery.

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