thermocoagulation

noun

ther·​mo·​co·​ag·​u·​la·​tion ˌthər-mō-kō-ˌag-yə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce thermocoagulation (audio)
: surgical coagulation of tissue by the application of heat

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“Thermocoagulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/thermocoagulation. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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