<procedure> Destruction of the prostate gland by freezing, utilizing a specially designed cryoprobe. ... Origin: cryo-+ L. Prostata, prostate, + G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: krī′ō-pros′tă-tek′tō-mē Definitions: 1. Destruction of the prostate gland by freezing, utilizing a specially designed cryoprobe.
cryoprostatectomy Destruction of the prostate gland by freezing, utilizing a specially designed cryoprobe.