Definition of Cauterant

1. Noun. An instrument or substance used to destroy tissue for medical reasons (eg removal of a wart) by burning it with a hot iron or an electric current or a caustic or by freezing it.

Exact synonyms: Cautery
Specialized synonyms: Cryocautery, Searing Iron
Generic synonyms: Instrument
Derivative terms: Cauterize, Cauterise, Cauterize

Definition of Cauterant

1. n. A cauterizing substance.

Definition of Cauterant

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Cauterant

1. 1. Cauterizing. 2. A cauterizing agent. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cauterant

causticities
causticity
caustics
caustics
caustic alkali
caustic lime
caustic potash
caustic potash
caustic remark
caustic soda
caustic soda
cautel
cautels
cauter
cauterant (current term)
cauterant (current term)
cauterants
cauteries
cauterisation
cauterisation
cauterise
cauterise
cauterization
cauterization
cauterizations
cauterize
cauterize
cauterized
cauterizes
cauterizing

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