cautery
noun pl. cauteries
- an instrument or substance for cauterizing
- the act of cauterizing
See cautery in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(kôˈtə-rē)
noun pl. cau·ter·ies - An agent or instrument used to destroy abnormal tissue by burning, searing, or scarring, including caustic substances, electric currents, lasers, and very hot or very cold instruments.
- The act or process of cauterizing.
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