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Definition of Thermocautery

1. Noun. Cautery (destruction of tissue) by heat.

Definition of Thermocautery

1. n. Cautery by the application of heat.

Definition of Thermocautery

1. Noun. Cauterization by means of heat ¹

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Medical Definition of Thermocautery

1. Cautery by the application of heat. Paquelin's thermocautery, thermocautery by means of a hollow platinum point, which is kept constantly hot by the passage through it of benzine vapor. Origin: Thermo- + cautery. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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