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elec·tro·sur·gery | \ i-ˌlek-trō-ˈsər-jə-rē 
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\Definition of electrosurgery
: surgery by means of diathermy
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electrosurgical \ i-ˌlek-trō-ˈsər-ji-kəl \ adjective
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electrosurgery
nounelec·tro·sur·gery | \ i-ˌlek-trō-ˈsərj-(ə-)rē \
\ plural electrosurgeries
Medical Definition of electrosurgery
: surgery by means of diathermy
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electrosurgical \ -ˈsər-ji-kəl \ adjective
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The first known use of electrosurgery was in 1870
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