Laser Ablation
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Definition: A treatment for cervical dysplasia in which the abnormal tissue is vaporized with a narrow beam of light.

Pronunciation: LAZE er a BLAY shun • (noun)

Also Known As: laser therapy, laser vaporization

Common Misspellings: lasar ablaton

Related Resources:

Laser Ablation in Dysplasia Evaluation and Treatment

Dysplasia 101



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