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electrocauterization

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e·lec·tro·cau·ter·i·za·tion (-lktr-kôtr--zshn)
n.
The cauterization of tissue by an electrocautery.
electrocauterization
Electrocoagulation, electrosurgery, fulguration Surgery Cauterization by passage of high frequency current through electrically heated tissue; excision of abnormal or diseased tissue or control of bleeding in small blood vessels of the skin and in a surgical field with controlled electric current


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1,8,9) Among the acceptable methods of removal are curettage followed by light electrocauterization of the base, liquid nitrogen application, carbon dioxide laser vaporization, and electrosurgery.
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