electrosurgery
/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈsɜrdʒəri/
noun
- The use of a high-frequency electric current to cut tissue or stop bleeding during surgery.
- Modern operating rooms are equipped with machines that perform electrosurgery safely.
- Electrosurgery is often preferred because it seals blood vessels as it cuts.
- The surgeon used electrosurgery to remove the mole with minimal bleeding.