Definition

Relating to a medical procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy tissue.

Example

The doctor recommended cryosurgical treatment for the skin lesion.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new cryosurgical techniques they are using now?

Yeah, I read that they’re really effective for certain procedures.

I wonder how they compare to traditional methods.

I think they’re less invasive, which is a huge plus.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cryosurgical → It is formed from "cryo-" (from Greek "kryos", meaning cold) and "surgical" (from Latin "chirurgicus", meaning relating to surgery). The word refers to a surgical technique that uses extreme cold to destroy tissue.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cold' ('cryo-') being used in a 'surgical' procedure to remember that cryosurgical means a surgery that involves cold.

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