Cauterization

n. process of burning or scarring with a hot iron or other implement and often for the purpose of killing infection (also cauterisation)

Cauterize redirects here. For the band, see Cauterize (band) Cauterization is a medical term describing the burning of the body to remove or close a part of it. The main forms of cauterization used today are electrocautery and chemical cautery. Cautery can also mean the branding of a human, either recreational or forced. Accidental burns can be considered cauterization as well.
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Cauterization /cau·ter·iza·tion/ destruction of tissue with a cautery. cauterization destruction of tissue with a cautery. [more]Cauterization - Community and Resources

(n.)
The act of searing some morbid part by the application of a cautery or caustic; also, the effect of such application.
  

The use of heat to destroy abnormal cells. Also called diathermy or electrodiathermy.