electrocoagulation

electrocoagulation
/i lek'troh koh ag'yeuh lay"sheuhn/, n. Med., Surg.
the coagulation of a tumor or other diseased tissue by means of diathermy.
[1910-15; ELECTRO- + COAGULATION]

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