cryocautery

• Terme médical désignant un instrument utilisé pour détruire des tissus par congélation, ou l'application d'une substance destructrice de tissus par le froid.

A medical noun referring to an instrument used to destroy tissue by freezing, or the application of a substance that destroys tissue through freezing.

1. Instrument for freezing tissueC2formalmedical

   A surgical instrument used to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue by applying extreme cold.

   Cryocautère

   • The surgeon used a cryocautery to remove the small skin lesion.
   • Cryocautery is often preferred for its precision and minimal bleeding.
   • The dermatologist applied the cryocautery to freeze the wart.

2. Procedure using freezingC2formalmedical

   The medical application of a freezing substance to destroy unwanted tissue.

   Cryochirurgie par congélation

   • Cryocautery is commonly used to treat certain types of skin growths.
   • The doctor recommended cryocautery for the precancerous cells.
   • After the cryocautery procedure, the area healed quickly.

   Synonymescryosurgery