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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   cauterization by the use of an instrument heated by electricity; electrocauterization
2. 2
   application of a needle heated by an electric current to destroy tissue (as to remove warts) wordnet
3. 3
   such an instrument

Synonyms

All synonyms

acidbrandcausticcauterantcorrosiveelectrodesiccation

Etymology

From electro- + cautery.

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