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vaporization

 [va″por-ĭ-za´shun]
1. the conversion of a solid or liquid into a vapor without chemical change. See also nebulization.
2. distillation.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.

va·por·i·za·tion

(vā'pŏr-i-zā'shŭn),
1. The change of a solid or liquid to a state of vapor.
2. The therapeutic application of a vapor.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

va·por·i·za·tion

(vā'pŏr-ī-zā'shŭn)
1. The change of a solid or liquid to a state of vapor.
2. The therapeutic application of a vapor.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

va·por·i·za·tion

(vā'pŏr-ī-zā'shŭn)
1. Change of a solid or liquid to a state of vapor.
2. The therapeutic application of a vapor.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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