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cauterization /cau·ter·iza·tion/ (kaw″ter-ĭ-za´shun) destruction of tissue with a cautery.

cauterization

[kô′tərīzā′shən]

Etymology: Gk, kauterion, branding iron

the process of burning a part of the body by cautery.

cautery [kaw´ter-e]

1. a caustic substance or hot or cold instrument used in cauterization.

2. cauterization.

chemical cautery chemocautery.

cold cautery cryocautery.

electric cautery electrocautery (def. 2).

cauterization

destruction of tissue with a cautery.

cauterization

Diathermy, electrodiathermy The use of heat to destroy tissues or close minute bleeding vessels Methods Thermal, electrical, cryocauterization, laser, chemicals

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