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Definition of Cautery

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.

2. Noun. The act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing.

Definition of Cautery

1. n. A burning or searing, as of morbid flesh, with a hot iron, or by application of a caustic that will burn, corrode, or destroy animal tissue.

Definition of Cautery

1. something used to destroy tissue [n -TERIES]

Medical Definition of Cautery

1. The application of a caustic substance, a hot instrument, an electric current, or other agent to destroy tissue. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cautery

cauteries cauterisation cauterisation cauterise cauterise cauterization cauterization cauterizations cauterize cauterize

cauterized cauterizes cauterizing cauters cautery (current term) cautery (current term) cautery knife caution cautionary cautioned

cautioner cautioners cautioning cautions cautious cautiously cautiousness cautiousnesses cautious statement cauves

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