Meaning Of The Word Cryosurgery

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What's The Definition Of Cryosurgery?

cryosurgery in American English
surgery involving the selective destruction of tissues by freezing them, as with liquid nitrogen
noun: the use of extreme cold to destroy tissue for therapeutic purposes

cryosurgery in British English
noun: surgery involving the local destruction of tissues by quick freezing for therapeutic benefit

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