electrocautery
n.
cauterization by electricity, burning by electricity (Medicine)
Cauterization
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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Electrocautery
electrocautery
Noun
1. application of a needle heated by an electric current to destroy tissue (as to remove warts)
(hypernym) thermocautery