cautery

noun cau·tery \ˈkȯ-tə-rē\

plural cau·ter·ies

Definition of CAUTERY

: the act or effect of cauterizing : cauterization

: an agent (as a hot iron or caustic) used to burn, sear, or destroy tissue

Latin cauterium, from Greek kautērion branding iron, from kaiein

First Known Use: 14th century

Medical Dictionary

noun cau·tery \ˈkȯt-ə-rē\

plural cau·ter·ies

: the act or effect of cauterizing : cauterization

: an agent (as a hot iron or caustic) used to burn, sear, or destroy tissue

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