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What is the definition or description of: cryoablation?

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Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr. answered

Reference Site: Cryoablation is a process that uses extreme cold (cryo) to destroy or damage tissue (ablation). See: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/cryoablation.

Answered 3/19/2015

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