electrocautery
electrocautery · electrocauteries
Cauterization by the use of an instrument heated by electricityCauterization by the use of an instrument heated by electricity; electrocauterization
Meaning
2 sensesCauterization by the use of an instrument heated by electricity; electrocauterization
Such an instrument
More definitions
- application of a needle heated by an electric current to destroy tissue (as to remove warts)
Forms
plural: electrocauteries| Singular | electrocautery |
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regular