Chemosurgery (Noun)
Meaning
Use of chemical to destroy diseased or malignant tissue; used in treatment of skin cancer.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The patient underwent chemosurgery to treat a malignant melanoma on her arm.
- Chemosurgery is a common method for treating skin cancers, such as basal cell carcinoma.
- A combination of cutting edge chemosurgery and radiation therapy was used to treat the aggressive skin cancer.
- A healthcare professional must perform chemosurgery to ensure safe and effective treatment.
- Chemosurgery with a specific chemical agent has been shown to be effective in treating certain types of skin cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma.