noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of cauterization. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

cauterizationcauterycautery

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