Cryosurgery Definition & Meaning

cryosurgery
noun
  1. the use of extreme cold (usually liquid nitrogen) to destroy unwanted tissue (warts or cataracts or skin cancers)

"Cryosurgery" in song lyrics

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  • "what happens after cryosurgery"
    AOL — AOL
  • "how can you tell whether or not you have a blister after cryosurgery"
    AOL — AOL
  • "how to heal after cryosurgery"
    AOL — AOL

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