Photocoagulation

photocoagulation /pho·to·co·ag·u·la·tion/ (-ko-ag?u-la´shun) condensation of protein material by the controlled use of an intense beam of light (e.g., argon laser) used especially in the treatment of retinal detachment and destruction of abnormal retinal vessels or intraocular tumor masses.

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pho·to·co·ag·u·la·tion (ft-k-gy-lshn)

n.

Surgical coagulation of tissue by means of intense light energy, such as a laser, performed to destroy abnormal tissues or to form adhesive scars, especially in ophthalmology.

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photo·co·agu·late v.

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Photocoagulation

Cancer treatment in which the tumor is destroyed by an intense beam of laser light.

Mentioned in: Retinoblastoma

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photocoagulation

condensation of protein material by the controlled use of an intense beam of light (e.g. argon laser); used especially in the treatment of retinal detachment and destruction of abnormal retinal vessels or intraocular tumor masses.