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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. 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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Cauterization of the inferior turbinate, either chemically or with electrocautery, has also been used frequently for decreasing turbinate soft-tissue bulk. When the researchers have tried the experiment in another species, Chelidonura sandrana, cauterization produced no change in mating. When we have found cervicitis and lesions and given treatment with cauterization, we have had problems when we tell a woman that she cannot have sexual relations for a month. |
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