cautery
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- noun
- /ˈkɔːtəri/
- Specialized
:
cauterio
- The surgeon used a cautery to stop the bleeding during the operation.
- bipolar cautery
- monopolar cautery
- suction cautery
Examples
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In the office, we are more likely to use chemical cautery, usually with silver nitrate.
Academic text (2002) -
After the tissue has been removed, monopolar cautery is used to provide hemostasis to the capsule.
Academic text (2004) -
Cautery and packing may also be carried out in general practice by suitably trained people.
Academic text (2012) -
We did not clip the artery, and we did not use cautery to shrink the tumor.
Academic text (2006) -
When any vessel is encountered, bipolar cautery should be administered immediately.
Academic text (2004) -
Of the electrosurgical techniques, monopolar cautery has been the standard.
Academic text (2008) -
In addition, the bipolar cautery has also been enhanced by the Wand's design.
Academic text (2004) -
If an insufficient amount of saline is used, the device cannot perform excision, only cautery.
Academic text (2004) -
Whether you use a laser, radiofrequency, cautery, or another modality, the coding is the same.
Academic text (1999) -
Rarely is bleeding encountered, but when it is, it can be controlled by meticulous bipolar cautery.
Academic text (2003)
Synonyms
Something that destroys tissue by burning, freezing, or using chemicals to stop bleeding and remove growths
A medical tool doctors use to freeze and destroy tissue during treatment
How Destructive
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word cautery also names the tool or substance used for that burning and comes from the same Greek root kauter- meaning 'to burn'. So a cautery can be a heated instrument or chemical used to destroy tissue and stop bleeding.