cryocautery

kraɪ.əˈkɔːtəri

Definitions

1. noun

The application of extreme cold to destroy tissue, especially as a medical treatment or surgical procedure.

“The doctor performed cryocautery to remove the patient’s warts.”

Synonyms

  • cryosurgery
  • cryotherapy

Antonyms

  • cauterization
  • thermocautery