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Cauterisation
see synonyms of cauterisationNoun
1. cauterisation, cauterization, cautery
the act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing
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Cauterisation
see synonyms of cauterisationverb
(transitive)
(esp in the treatment of a wound) to burn or sear (body tissue) with a hot iron or caustic agent
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Cauterisation
see synonyms of cauterisation verb transitiveWord forms: ˈcauterˌized or ˈcauterˌizing
to burn with a hot needle, a laser, a caustic substance, or an electric current, so as to destroy dead or unwanted tissue, prevent the spread of infection, seal blood vessels, etc.
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