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pho·to·co·ag·u·la·tion
 photocoagulation
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- pronunciation:
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a technique using intense light energy, such as a laser beam, to produce scar tissue, as in the treatment of certain eye disorders, and in biological research.
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photocoagulator (n.) |
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