diathermocoagulation
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diathermocoagulation — ● diathermocoagulation nom féminin Utilisation de la diathermie pour détruire, coaguler ou sectionner certains tissus organiques. (Le bistouri électrique en est une application.) … Encyclopédie Universelle
Diathermy — The use of heat to destroy abnormal cells. Also called cauterization or electrodiathermy. * * * Local elevation of temperature within the tissues, produced by high frequency current, ultrasonic waves, or microwave radiation. SYN: transthermia. [G … Medical dictionary
Electrocoagulation — The coagulation (clotting) of tissue using a high frequency electrical current applied locally with a metal instrument or needle with the aim of stopping bleeding. There is also, for example, laser coagulation and photocoagulation. * * *… … Medical dictionary
