Fulguration
Encyclopedia
Fulguration, also called electrofulguration, is a procedure to destroy tissue (such as a malignant tumor
) using a high-frequency electric current
applied with a needlelike electrode
.
Tumor
A tumor or tumour is commonly used as a synonym for a neoplasm that appears enlarged in size. Tumor is not synonymous with cancer...
) using a high-frequency electric current
Electric current
Electric current is a flow of electric charge through a medium.This charge is typically carried by moving electrons in a conductor such as wire...
applied with a needlelike electrode
Electrode
An electrode is an electrical conductor used to make contact with a nonmetallic part of a circuit...
.
External links
- Fulguration entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms