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cauterization

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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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