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cautery Definition

cau·tery (kôt′ər ē)

noun pl. -·ter·ies

  1. an instrument or substance for cauterizing
  2. the act of cauterizing

Etymology: ME cauterie < L cauterium < Gr kautērion

cautery Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • insulate: The use of an insulated needle cautery is associated with a minimal amount of adhesion formation.
  • use: He used cautery to cure over 50 infections or diseases and to stop bleeding.

Adjective modifier

  • nasal: Similarly, the ' other ' procedures i.e. removal of foreign bodies and nasal cautery.
  • bipolar: Different types of TAP include bipolar cautery, laser, and radio frequency.