Condition
Liquid nitrogen
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 29 March 20051 min read
Key points
- To become a liquid, nitrogen gas must release great amounts of heat, becoming super-cooled to about minus 200 degrees Celsius.
- It may be applied to diseased or cancerous tissue to kill the cells.
- Tissue that has been frozen falls off from the surrounding tissue.
Definition
Nitrogen is typically found in its gaseous form. To become a liquid, nitrogen gas must release great amounts of heat, becoming super-cooled to about minus 200 degrees Celsius. It may be applied to diseased or cancerous tissue to kill the cells. Tissue that has been frozen falls off from the surrounding tissue.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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