Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cautery
noun
/ˈkɔːtəri/
Definition
A cautery is a medical instrument or technique used to burn tissue for various therapeutic purposes.
Examples
- The surgeon used cautery to stop the bleeding during the operation.
- Electrocautery is a common technique in many surgical procedures.
- After the cautery, the patient experienced minimal discomfort and a quicker recovery.
Meaning
Cautery refers to the process of using heat or chemicals to destroy abnormal tissue, such as tumors or warts, or to stop bleeding.
Synonyms
- Burning
- Electrocautery
- Thermal cautery
