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A form of electrosurgery in which a high-frequency electric current is used to bring about the coagulation and destruction of tissue
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Electrocoagulation — is also known as Radio Frequency Diathermy or Short Wave Electrolysis. A fine wire probe or other delivery mechanism is used to transmit radio waves to tissues near the probe. Molecules within the tissue are caused to vibrate which lead to a… … Wikipedia
ÉLECTROCOAGULATION — Technique chirurgicale permettant la coagulation de certains tissus et des petits vaisseaux grâce à la chaleur produite par l’application d’un bistouri électrique. Cette technique dérivée de la diathermie est couramment utilisée pour réaliser… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Électrocoagulation — L’électrocoagulation parfois appelée thermocoagulation, est une technique médicale qui consiste à appliquer une aiguille dans laquelle passe un courant électrique alternatif à haute fréquence au contact d un tissu. L application de l aiguille a… … Wikipédia en Français
Electrocoagulation — The coagulation (clotting) of tissue using a high frequency electrical current applied locally with a metal instrument or needle with the aim of stopping bleeding. There is also, for example, laser coagulation and photocoagulation. * * *… … Medical dictionary
electrocoagulation — n. the coagulation of body tissues by means of a high frequency electric current concentrated at one point as it passes through them. Electrocoagulation, using a diathermy knife, permits bloodless incisions to be made during operation … The new mediacal dictionary
electrocoagulation — elektrokoaguliacija statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Koloidinės sistemos koaguliacija elektriniame lauke. atitikmenys: angl. electrocoagulation rus. электрокоагуляция … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
electrocoagulation — /i lek troh koh ag yeuh lay sheuhn/, n. Med., Surg. the coagulation of a tumor or other diseased tissue by means of diathermy. [1910 15; ELECTRO + COAGULATION] * * * … Universalium
electrocoagulation — n. (Medicine) hardening or destruction of tissue through the application of an electrical current … English contemporary dictionary
electrocoagulation — “+ noun Etymology: electr + coagulation : the coagulation of tissue by surgical diathermy; also : the operation of coagulating tissue in this way : electrocautery … Useful english dictionary
Электрокоагуляция (Electrocoagulation) — коагуляция тканей с помощью электрического тока высокой частоты, который концентрируется в одной точке (месте своего прохождения), нагревая удаляемые ткани. Электрокоагуляция, в процессе которой используется диатермический нож, позволяет делать… … Медицинские термины
