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chemosurgery

 

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Noun chemosurgery has 1 sense
  1. chemosurgery - use of chemical to destroy diseased or malignant tissue; used in treatment of skin cancer
    --1 is a kind of
    operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process

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Chemosurgery

Description:

Chemosurgery refers to a medical technique that involves treating or removing abnormal tissue using the application of chemicals. This procedure is commonly employed in the treatment of certain types of skin cancers or lesions.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The surgical method of treating diseased tissue through the use of chemicals.

Example sentence: Chemosurgery is a less invasive alternative to traditional surgery for certain skin conditions.

Usage:

Usage 1:

Medical: Chemosurgery is often recommended by dermatologists for the removal of cancerous or precancerous skin lesions.

Example sentence: The dermatologist performed chemosurgery to eradicate the basal cell carcinoma from her patient's nose.

Usage 2:

Historical: Chemosurgery had its peak of popularity in the mid-20th century as a treatment for various skin conditions.

Example sentence: The medical community explored the efficacy of chemosurgery as a treatment for psoriasis during the 1950s.

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