cryosurgical

/kraɪˌoʊsərˈɡɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or involving the use of extreme cold to destroy or remove tissue or cells, typically for medical purposes

“The cryosurgical procedure was used to treat the patient’s cancerous tumor.”

2. adverb

in a way that involves the use of extreme cold to destroy or remove tissue or cells, typically for medical purposes

“The surgeon performed the cryosurgical procedure carefully.”

Synonyms

  • cryogenic
  • hypothermic

Antonyms

  • pyrogenic
  • thermogenic