Freeze

Freeze refers to the process of becoming hardened or solidified by cold, or the act of causing something to become cold. In the medical context, it is often used to describe procedures such as cryotherapy, where body tissues are exposed to extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased cells.

Overview

The term "freeze" is used in various medical procedures, including cryosurgery, cryotherapy, and cryopreservation. These procedures utilize the principle of freezing to achieve their respective medical objectives.

Cryosurgery

Cryosurgery is a type of surgery that involves the use of extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissues. The surgery most often involves the use of liquid nitrogen, although carbon dioxide and argon may also be used. Cryosurgery is used to treat a variety of diseases and disorders, most especially skin conditions like warts, moles, skin tags, and solar keratoses.

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is a treatment that uses extreme cold produced by liquid nitrogen or argon gas to destroy abnormal tissue. Cryotherapy can be applied topically (on the skin surface), percutaneously, or surgically. It is often used to treat conditions such as skin diseases, precancerous cells, and some types of cancer.

Cryopreservation

Cryopreservation is the process of preserving cells, tissues, or any other biological constructs by cooling them to very low temperatures. This process is often used to preserve the viability of cells and tissues for long periods, making it possible to store and transport them at very low temperatures.

See Also

• Cryosurgery
• Cryotherapy
• Cryopreservation

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