1. A surgical instrument that uses extreme cold to freeze and destroy tissue, typically used in medical procedures such as removing warts, cataracts, or tumors.
Usage: medical/technical term; also called a cryosurgical probe

Examples

• The dermatologist used a cryoprobe to remove the patient's benign skin lesion.
• Cryoprobes are commonly employed in ophthalmology to treat certain eye conditions.
• The surgeon applied the cryoprobe to the affected area for several seconds.
• Modern cryoprobes allow physicians to target tissue with precision while minimizing damage to surrounding areas.
• The patient experienced minimal discomfort during the cryoprobe procedure.