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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   the application of high-frequency electric current to tissue as a means to cut, coagulate, desiccate, or fulgurate it uncountable, usually
2. 2
   surgery performed with electrical devices (as in electrocautery) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

electrolysisplastic surgeryprostheticssurgery

Etymology

From electro- + surgery.

Related phrases

electric current

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