cautery

[US]/ˈkɔːtəri/
[UK]/ˈkɔːtərɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act of burning or sealing tissue with a heated instrument to stop bleeding or destroy diseased tissue.; A heated instrument used for cauterizing tissues.; The process of burning or corroding something by heat or chemicals.
Word Forms
Pluralcauteries

Phrases & Collocations

electrocautery

cautery pen

cautery device

cautery unit

cautery tool

cautery procedure

laser cautery

cautery application

cautery effect

cautery treatment

Example Sentences

the surgeon used cautery to stop the bleeding.

cautery is often used in minimally invasive procedures.

after the cautery treatment, the wound healed quickly.

she felt relieved after the cautery procedure was completed.

cautery can be used to remove warts and lesions.

he was trained to perform cautery safely and effectively.

using cautery can reduce the risk of infection.

she was nervous about the cautery treatment but felt better afterward.

the doctor explained the benefits of cautery to the patient.

cautery devices come in various types for different procedures.

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