Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cauter

noun
kaw-ter
Definition
A cauter is a medical instrument used to burn tissue or close wounds, often for therapeutic purposes.
Examples
  • The surgeon used a cauter to stop the bleeding during the operation.
  • She was treated with a cauter for her wart.
Meaning
Cauterization is a technique that involves burning part of a body for medical treatment, commonly used to stop bleeding or remove abnormal tissue.
Synonyms
  • cauterization
  • burning instrument
  • electrocautery