Cryosurgery: meaning, definitions and examples

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cryosurgery

 

[ kraɪoʊˈsɜrdʒəri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical procedure

Cryosurgery is a medical procedure that involves the use of extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue. This technique is commonly used to treat various skin conditions, tumors, and precancerous lesions. The cold is typically produced using liquid nitrogen or argon gas, which is applied directly to the affected area. This procedure minimizes damage to surrounding healthy tissue and often has a shorter recovery time than traditional surgery. It is considered to be a less invasive option.

Synonyms

cryotherapy, frozen treatment.

Examples of usage

  • The doctor recommended cryosurgery for the skin lesions.
  • Cryosurgery can effectively treat certain types of cancer.
  • Patients often prefer cryosurgery due to its minimal recovery time.

Translations

Translations of the word "cryosurgery" in other languages:

🇵🇹 crioscirurgia

🇮🇳 क्रायोसर्जरी

🇩🇪 Kryochirurgie

🇮🇩 krioterapi

🇺🇦 кріохірургія

🇵🇱 krioterapia

🇯🇵 クライオサージェリー

🇫🇷 cryochirurgie

🇪🇸 criocirugía

🇹🇷 kriyocerrahi

🇰🇷 냉동 수술

🇸🇦 الجراحة بالتبريد

🇨🇿 kryochirurgie

🇸🇰 kryochirurgia

🇨🇳 冷冻手术

🇸🇮 kriokirurgija

🇮🇸 kryoaðgerð

🇰🇿 криохирургия

🇬🇪 კრიოქირურგია

🇦🇿 kriocərrahiyyə

🇲🇽 criocirugía

Etymology

The term 'cryosurgery' is derived from the prefix 'cryo-' which comes from the Greek word 'kryos' meaning 'cold' or 'frost'. The practice of using cold to treat medical conditions dates back to ancient times, but the specific medical technique known as cryosurgery began to be developed in the 20th century. Advances in technology and an understanding of how extreme cold affects living tissue led to the refinement of cryosurgical techniques. It has grown in popularity due to its effectiveness and less invasive nature compared to traditional surgical methods, finding applications in dermatology, oncology, and gynecology among other fields. Today, cryosurgery is a recognized and widely accepted treatment option for various conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,390, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.