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Mohs Surgery

Medical Definition: A surgical technique used primarily in the treatment of skin neoplasms, especially basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. This procedure is a microscopically controlled excision of cutaneous tumors either after fixation in vivo or after freezing the tissue. Serial examinations of fresh tissue specimens are most frequently done.
Guide Notes: note spelling: no apostrophe; named for Dr. F.E. Mohs
Previously Indexed: Microsurgery (1975-1990),Skin Neoplasms/surgery (1975-1990)

Mohs Surgery Medical Definitions and Terms

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