Which Medical Procedure Involves Liquid Nitrogen Being Sprayed or Painted

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which medical procedure involves liquid nitrogen being sprayed or painted onto a small malignant lesion to freeze and destroy the tissue?

• A)cryosurgery
• B)fractionation
• C)brachytherapy
• D)electrosurgery

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