The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
n. The use of heat produced by high-frequency electric current to bring about localized destruction of tissues.
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n. congealing tissue by heat (as by electric current)
Word Usage
"Newman, who has clinics in Harley Street, Greater Manchester and Glasgow, has pioneered an alternative thermocoagulation technique to treat thread veins and rosacea which leaves no scarring and sees outstanding results."