Which surgical procedure removes superficial skin lesions with scraping?

A) curettage
B) cryosurgery
C) debridement
D) cauterization


A
Explanation: Curettage is a surgical procedure that removes superficial skin lesions with scraping. Cryosurgery is the use of extreme cold to freeze and destroy tissue. Debridement is the removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from a wound. Cauterization is the destruction of tissue by using caustic chemicals, electric currents, heat, or by freezing.

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