Atmocausis

/ætmoʊˈkɔːsɪs/ noun

The burning or destruction of tissue using heated vapor or steam as a therapeutic or surgical technique.

From Greek atmis (vapor) + kaio/kausis (burning, burning sensation), combining the elements for 'vapor burning.' It's a historical medical term describing a surgical procedure.

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