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photocoagulation Definition

photo·co·agu·la·tion (fōt′ō kō ag′yo̵̅o̅ lā′s̸hən)

noun

a technique using intense light energy, as from a laser, to produce scar tissue: used in treating certain eye disorders, in medical and biological research, etc.

Etymology: photo- + coagulation

photocoagulation Related Forms
pho′to·co·ag′u·la′·tor noun
photocoagulation Usage Examples

Preposition: for

  • maculopathy: Argon laser photocoagulation for neovascular maculopathy: three year results for randomized clinical trials.

Adjective modifier

  • panretinal: Eyes of high-risk characterisitics benefit from panretinal laser photocoagulation.
  • retinal: The laser isn't used on the blood vessels directly, but is scattered over the whole retina ( pan retinal photocoagulation ).

Noun used with modifier

  • laser: There was a nice surround of laser photocoagulation burns surrounding the margins of the detachment.