Definition

A type of surgery that uses high-frequency electric current to cut or destroy tissue, often used for cauterization.

Example

The doctor performed electrosurgery to remove the tumor safely.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of electrosurgery?

Yeah, I think it’s used to cut tissue without much bleeding.

Exactly! It's fascinating how they use electricity for that.

It really is! I wonder how effective it is compared to traditional methods.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Electrosurgery → It is formed from "electro-" (from Greek "ēlektron", meaning amber or electricity) and "surgery" (from Greek "cheirourgia", meaning work done by hand). The word refers to surgical procedures that use electrical currents to cut or destroy tissue.

Memory Tip

Think of 'electricity' ('electro-') being used in 'surgery' ('cheirourgia') to perform operations — that's what electrosurgery means.

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