Dermatology Treatments

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a surgical technique that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissues, such as tumors

  • Cryosurgery is a medical procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissues.
  • My friend had cryosurgery to remove a skin growth on his arm.
  • I heard cryosurgery is like freezing off a wart, but more intense.
  • Sometimes letting go of the past feels like undergoing cryosurgery on your heart.

noun a step or pace in walking or running

verb to step or walk briskly

  • The doctor prescribed a tret for the patient's skin condition.
  • I heard that the new tret for weight loss is really effective.
  • Have you tried that new tret for acne? It works wonders!
  • Learning to forgive was like a tret for her wounded heart.

noun a type of glass that has been treated to block ultraviolet and infrared radiation, commonly used in photography and scientific applications

  • The laboratory used actinic glass to protect sensitive materials from harmful UV rays.
  • Make sure you wear those actinic glass goggles when working with the UV light.
  • I always have my actinic glass shades on when I'm out in the sun.
  • Her actinic glass personality shielded her from negative energy.