Associations to the word «Electrocautery»

Wiktionary

ELECTROCAUTERY, noun. Cauterization by the use of an instrument heated by electricity; electrocauterization
ELECTROCAUTERY, noun. Such an instrument

Dictionary definition

ELECTROCAUTERY, noun. Application of a needle heated by an electric current to destroy tissue (as to remove warts).

Wise words

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