cryoprobe

/ˈkraɪəʊprəb/

Definitions

1. noun

A device or instrument used in cryosurgery to freeze and destroy abnormal or diseased tissue by the direct application of cold temperatures.

“The cryoprobe was used to remove the tumor with minimal damage to surrounding tissue.”

Synonyms

  • cryosurgical instrument
  • cryosurgical probe

Antonyms

  • heating instrument
  • thermic probe