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
