noun a treatment that involves the use of extreme cold to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue, such as tumors
Cryotherapy is used in medicine to treat various conditions such as skin lesions, warts, and certain types of cancer by freezing the affected area.
Dermatologists use cryotherapy to remove skin tags, moles, and other benign skin growths by freezing them off.
Athletes often use cryotherapy to reduce inflammation and muscle soreness after intense workouts or injuries.
Cryotherapy is sometimes used in physical therapy to help reduce pain and inflammation in injured muscles and joints.
Cryotherapy is used in aesthetic treatments such as cryofacials to improve skin tone and reduce signs of aging by applying cold temperatures to the skin.
Cryotherapy is a key technique in cryonics, where bodies or brains are preserved at very low temperatures in the hopes of future revival.
In cryosurgery, cryotherapy is used to destroy abnormal tissue such as tumors or precancerous lesions by freezing them.
Cryotherapy is used by athletes to reduce muscle soreness, inflammation, and improve recovery after intense training sessions or competitions.
Physical therapists may use cryotherapy to help reduce pain and swelling in patients with acute injuries or chronic conditions such as arthritis.
Dermatologists use cryotherapy to remove warts, skin tags, and other skin lesions by freezing them with liquid nitrogen.
Chiropractors may use cryotherapy to help reduce inflammation and pain in patients with musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain or joint injuries.