loop excision

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

Definition of loop excision

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

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