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diathermy
Use of a high voltage, high frequency electric current to coagulate or evaporate tissue during surgery. Useful because it can be used during laparoscopy, particularly for stopping bleeding (by coagulation) and for treating endometriosis (by evaporation).
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cautery
Short for electrocautery, or diathermy.