Cautery Synonyms

kôtə-rē
An instrument or substance used to destroy tissue for medical reasons (eg removal of a wart) by burning it with a hot iron or an electric current or a caustic or by freezing it
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. cauterant
The act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. cauterization
  2. cauterisation
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Words Related to Cautery

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. diathermy
  2. electrocautery
  3. cryotherapy
  4. curettage

Cautery Sentence Examples

  • The use of an insulated needle cautery is associated with a minimal amount of adhesion formation.

  • If some of the spots are particularly bothersome, they can be made to shrivel up by using a laser or pinpoint cautery.

  • He used cautery to cure over 50 infections or diseases and to stop bleeding.

  • Similarly, the ' other ' procedures i.e. removal of foreign bodies and nasal cautery.

  • Different types of TAP include bipolar cautery, laser, and radio frequency.

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