noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The use of a probe containing liquid nitrogen to freeze and thus destroy tissue. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the use of extreme cold (usually liquid nitrogen) to destroy unwanted tissue (warts or cataracts or skin cancers) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

plastic surgeryprostheticssurgery

Etymology

From cryo- + surgery.

Related phrases

liquid nitrogen

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