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Fulguration
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A procedure that uses heat from an electric current to destroy abnormal tissue, such as a tumor or other lesion. It may also be used to control bleeding during surgery or after an injury. The electric current passes through an electrode that is placed on or near the tissue. The tip of the electrode is heated by the electric current to burn or destroy the tissue. Fulguration is a type of electrosurgery. Also called electrocautery, electrocoagulation, and electrofulguration. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A procedure to destroy tissue (such as a tumor) using an electric current. (NCI Dictionary)
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