fulgurations

/ˌfʌlɡjəˈreɪʃənz/
noun
  1. Multiple instances of sudden flashes of light, especially lightning.
    • Ancient people often interpreted fulgurations as signs from the gods.
    • The scientist recorded the frequency of fulgurations during the monsoon season.
    • The night sky was alive with fulgurations from the approaching storm.
  2. Multiple medical procedures using electric current to destroy tissue.
    • Modern fulgurations are much safer than the early versions of the technique.
    • The surgeon scheduled two fulgurations for different areas of the bladder.
    • The patient underwent several fulgurations to treat recurring lesions.