cryosurgery
type: Concept
definition: Cryosurgery is a therapeutic technique that involves the localized application of extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue. Its name derives from the Greek word cryo, meaning “icy cold.” The main diseases and disorders that are treated by cryosurgery are often connected with skin. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Cryosurgery]
broader: surgery
broader: procedures and therapies

surgery
type: Concept
narrower: cryosurgery

procedures and therapies
type: Concept
narrower: cryosurgery

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: cryosurgery