Laser
Medical term · L
A concentrated beam of light; lasers are used in certain surgeries and other medical procedures.
Related terms
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KeratectomyA procedure in which a laser is used to correct vision problems by reshaping the cornea.
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Laser hair removalPermanent hair removal technique that uses a laser to target and heat melanin in the hair shaft, which damages the hair follicle.
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Laser photocoagulationSurgery that uses a laser to seal off blood vessels in the eye; used to treat a number of eye diseases.
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Laser prostatectomyA surgical technique for treating an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia). It uses a high-energy laser to remove large amounts of prostate tissue with little bleeding.