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Meaning of LEEP: A technique that uses electric current passed through a thin wire loop to remove abnormal tissue.

Definition of LEEP

A technique that uses electric current passed through a thin wire loop to remove abnormal tissue. Also called loop electrosurgical excision procedure and loop excision.

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