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|Type= | |Short definition=cryopreservation - {{Pronunciation}} (KRY-oh-PREH-zer-VAY-avoid) The process of refrigerating and storing cells, tissues, or organs at very low or freezing temperatures in order to preserve them for future use. Also called cryobanking | ||
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|Specialty=Oncology | |||
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Cryosurgery - {{Pronunciation}} (KRY-oh-SER-juh-ree) A procedure that uses an extremely cold liquid or an instrument called a cryoprobe to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue. A cryoprobe is cooled with substances such as liquid nitrogen, liquid nitrous oxide or compressed argon gas. Cryosurgery can be used to treat certain types of cancer and some conditions that can become cancerous. Also called cryoablation and cryotherapy {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]] | |||
Revision as of 15:00, 8 January 2023
| Cryosurgery | |
|---|---|
| Term | Cryosurgery |
| Short definition | cryopreservation - (pronounced) (KRY-oh-PREH-zer-VAY-avoid) The process of refrigerating and storing cells, tissues, or organs at very low or freezing temperatures in order to preserve them for future use. Also called cryobanking |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Cryosurgery - (pronounced) (KRY-oh-SER-juh-ree) A procedure that uses an extremely cold liquid or an instrument called a cryoprobe to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue. A cryoprobe is cooled with substances such as liquid nitrogen, liquid nitrous oxide or compressed argon gas. Cryosurgery can be used to treat certain types of cancer and some conditions that can become cancerous. Also called cryoablation and cryotherapy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cryosurgery
- Wikipedia's article - Cryosurgery
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