English dictionary of cancer terms . 2015.
Cauterization — The use of heat to destroy abnormal cells. Also called diathermy or electrodiathermy. * * * The act of cauterizing. SEE ALSO: cautery. * * * cau·ter·iza·tion (kaw″tər ĭ zaґshən) destruction of tissue with a hot or cold… … Medical dictionary
Diathermy — The use of heat to destroy abnormal cells. Also called cauterization or electrodiathermy. * * * Local elevation of temperature within the tissues, produced by high frequency current, ultrasonic waves, or microwave radiation. SYN: transthermia. [G … Medical dictionary
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia — CIN cellular changes in the cervix of the uterus preceding the invasive stages of cervical cancer. The CIN grading system distinguishes three stages: CIN 1 (mild dysplasia); CIN 2 (moderate dysplasia); and CIN 3 (severe dysplasia, carcinoma in… … The new mediacal dictionary
diathermy — A procedure in which tissue is heated to destroy abnormal cells. The heat may come from electric currents, microwaves, radio waves, or ultrasound. Diathermy is a type of hyperthermia therapy. Also called electrodiathermy … English dictionary of cancer terms
