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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cryosurgery

/ˌkraɪ.əˈsɜːr.dʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does cryosurgery mean?

noun

A medical treatment that uses extremely low temperatures to destroy abnormal or damaged cells or tissues, often used to treat cancer or other conditions.

Example

"The doctor recommended cryosurgery to remove the precancerous cells from her skin."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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