ionized argon laser

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• argon laser — noun : a laser that emits light especially in the blue and green regions of the visible spectrum, operates by means of a high voltage current through ionized argon gas, and is used especially in laser surgery * * * argon laser noun A laser using… …   Useful english dictionary

• argon laser — a type of laser that produces a beam of intense light, used especially in eye surgery to treat disease of the retina (e.g. diabetic retinopathy) or glaucoma (as in argon laser trabeculoplasty). See also photocoagulation. * * * a laser with… …   Medical dictionary

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