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ELECTROLYSIS


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wart

When used specifically, refers to a viral wart. Often used imprecisely to refer to a variety of skin growths.

watt

A unit of electrical power.

wheal

Hive.

working point

The appropriate combination of intensity and duration that provides adequate treatment energy to destroy the hair root without any side effects. No resistance should be felt when removing hair with gentle forceps traction.

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