Destruction of tissue through the use of extreme cold, usually liquid nitrogen, is called:
A) cauterization.
B) curettage.
C) cryosurgery.
D) débridement.

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Cryosurgery involves the use of extreme cold to destroy tissue, typically with liquid nitrogen. Cauterization is the use of heat to burn tissue, curettage involves scraping tissue, and débridement is the removal of damaged or dead tissue to promote healing. None of these are as specific to extreme cold as cryosurgery.

Destruction of Tissue Through the Use of Extreme Cold, Usually