A gynecologic procedure in which a wire loop carries an electrical current to slice off cells from the mouth of the cervix is abbreviated as a(n)

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LEEP stands for Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure, which describes the gynecologic procedure of using a wire loop to remove cells from the cervix using an electrical current. HRT stands for Hormone Replacement Therapy, D&C stands for Dilation and Curettage, LMP stands for Last Menstrual Period, and DUB stands for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, none of which refer to the specific procedure described.

A Gynecologic Procedure in Which a Wire Loop Carries an Electrical