Which medical procedure involves liquid nitrogen being sprayed or painted onto a small malignant lesion to freeze and destroy the tissue?
A)cryosurgery
B)fractionation
C)brachytherapy
D)electrosurgery

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A)Correct! Cry/o- means "cold."
B)Fractionation has to do with radiation therapy,not liquid nitrogen.
C)Brachytherapy does not use liquid nitrogen.
D)Electrosurgery uses electricity,not liquid nitrogen.

Which Medical Procedure Involves Liquid Nitrogen Being Sprayed or Painted