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cautery /cau·tery/ (kaw´ter-e)
1. an agent used for cauterization. 2. cauterization. actual cautery 1. an instrument that destroys tissue by burning. 2. the application of such an instrument. cold cautery cryocautery. electric cautery , galvanic cautery electrocautery. potential cautery , virtual cautery cauterization by an escharotic, without applying heat.
cold cautery. See cryocautery. 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).
cautery 1. the application of a caustic agent, a hot instrument, an electric current, or other agent to destroy tissue. 2. an agent so used. cold cautery cauterization by carbon dioxide, called also cryocautery. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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