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Photocoagulation
For Photocoagulation we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Cancer, Diabetes and Medical.
Photocoagulation (Cancer) 
A cancer treatment in which a laser is used to destroy blood vessels entering a tumor in order to deprive the tumor of its nutrients.
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Photocoagulation (Diabetes)
Using a special strong beam of light (laser) to seal off bleeding blood vessels such as in the eye. The laser can also burn away blood vessels that should not have grown in the eye. This is the main treatment for diabetic retinopathy.
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Photocoagulation (Medical)
Tissue destruction using a focused beam of light
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