Cryoimmunotherapy
Cryoimmunotherapy
Cryoimmunotherapy (pronounced as kryo-im-yuh-noh-thair-uh-pee) is a medical treatment that combines the principles of cryotherapy and immunotherapy to treat various diseases, particularly cancer.
Etymology
The term "Cryoimmunotherapy" is derived from three Greek words: "kryos" meaning cold, "immuno" referring to the immune system, and "therapy" meaning treatment.
Definition
Cryoimmunotherapy is a therapeutic approach that uses the process of freezing (cryotherapy) to destroy abnormal cells, such as cancer cells, and then stimulates the body's immune system (immunotherapy) to attack any remaining abnormal cells.
Procedure
The procedure involves the use of a cryoprobe, a thin, needle-like instrument that is inserted into the body and guided to the site of the abnormal cells. The cryoprobe is then cooled to a very low temperature, causing the cells to freeze and die. Following this, immunotherapy drugs are administered to boost the body's immune response and help it recognize and destroy any remaining abnormal cells.
Related Terms
- Cryotherapy: A treatment that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissues.
- Immunotherapy: A type of therapy that uses substances to stimulate or suppress the immune system to help the body fight cancer, infection, and other diseases.
- Cryoprobe: A medical instrument used in cryosurgery to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue.
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cryoimmunotherapy
- Wikipedia's article - Cryoimmunotherapy
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