argon beam coagulator ablation

Definition / meaning of argon beam coagulator ablation

A procedure that destroys tissue with an electrical current passed through a stream of argon gas to the tissue. It is used to treat endometriosis and other conditions, and to stop blood loss during surgery.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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