photocoagulation

Definition / meaning of photocoagulation

The use of an intense beam of light, such as a laser, to seal off blood vessels or destroy tissue. It is used to treat certain eye conditions, and may be used to destroy blood vessels that a tumor needs to grow.

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

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