electrocoagulation
|e-lec-tro-co-ag-u-la-tion|
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/ɪˌlɛktroʊkoʊˌæɡjəˈleɪʃən/
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/ɪˌlɛktrəʊkəʊˌæɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
electrical tissue coagulation
Etymology
'electrocoagulation' originates from the combination of 'electro-' from Greek 'ēlektron' meaning 'amber' (used to refer to electricity) and 'coagulation' from Latin 'coagulatio' meaning 'curdling' or 'clotting'.
'Electrocoagulation' was formed by combining the concepts of electricity and coagulation, reflecting the procedure's use of electrical current to achieve coagulation.
Initially, it meant 'using electricity to cause coagulation,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical procedure that uses electrical current to coagulate or clot tissue, often used to stop bleeding or remove abnormal tissue.
The surgeon used electrocoagulation to stop the bleeding during the operation.
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Last updated: 2025/05/16 19:23