Electrofulguration

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Electrofulguration
TermElectrofulguration
Short definitionelectrofulguration (ee-LEK-troh-ful-guh-avoid-RAY-Avoid) A procedure that uses the heat of an electric current to target abnormal tissue, such as a tumor or other lesion to destroy. It can also be used to control bleeding during surgery or after an injury. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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electrofulguration - (pronounced) (ee-LEK-troh-ful-guh-avoid-RAY-Avoid) A procedure that uses the heat of an electric current to target abnormal tissue, such as a tumor or other lesion to destroy. It can also be used to control bleeding during surgery or after an injury. The electric current flows 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. Electrofulguration is a type of electrosurgery. Also called electrocautery, electrocoagulation and fulguration

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