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SCLEROTHERAPY

\sklˈɛɹə͡ʊθˌɛɹəpi], \sklˈɛɹə‍ʊθˌɛɹəpi], \s_k_l_ˈɛ_ɹ_əʊ_θ_ˌɛ_ɹ_ə_p_i]\

Definitions of SCLEROTHERAPY

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Treatment of varicose veins, hemorrhoids, gastric and esophageal varices, and peptic ulcer hemorrhage by injection or infusion of chemical agents which cause localized thrombosis and eventual fibrosis and obliteration of the vessels.

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