title: The historical and scientific basis of cryosurgery.
mesh_terms: D002470:Cell Survival; D003080:Cold Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects; D003452:Cryosurgery / Q000266:history*; D005615:Freezing; D005627:Frostbite / Q000209:etiology*; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply