 cautery |
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| 1. | [ noun ] an instrument or substance used to destroy tissue for medical reasons (eg removal of a wart) by burning it with a hot iron or an electric current or a caustic or by freezing it | |
| Synonyms: | cauterant | |
| Related terms: | instrument cryocautery searing_iron cauterize | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (medicine,surgery) the act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing | |
| Synonyms: | cauterisation cauterization | |
| Related terms: | operation medical_care cryocautery thermocautery cauterize | |
| Similar spelling: |
cater cather caitra catarrh cadre |
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