Pronunciation:
leep • (noun)
Also Known As:
loop electrosurgical excision procedure, electrocauterizaion
Common Misspellings:
LEAP
Related Resources:
Definition:
A treatment for cervical dysplasia where abnormal tissue is removed with a special
wire loop with an electrical current running through it.
Related Terms
• LLETZ
• dysplasia
• CIN
LEEP in Cervical Dyplasia Treatment
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