diathermocoagulation

diathermocoagulation
SYN: surgical diathermy.

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dia·ther·mo·co·ag·u·la·tion .dī-ə-.thər-mə-kō-.ag-yə-'lā-shən n ELECTROCOAGULATION

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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

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  • 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

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