Question

question 9
7.14 points
____ is the destruction or elimination of abnormal tissue cells through the application of extreme cold.
a cauterization
b chemabrasion
c cryosurgery
d curettage

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Cauterization uses heat (not cold) to destroy tissue.
• Option B: Chemabrasion uses chemicals (not cold) for tissue removal.
• Option C: Cryosurgery involves using extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissue cells, matching the description.
• Option D: Curettage uses a curette (instrument) to scrape tissue, not cold.

Answer:

C. Cryosurgery