n02987047
type | n |
lex_filenum | 06 |
def | an instrument or substance used to destroy tissue for medical reasons (eg removal of a wart) by burning it with a hot iron or an electric current or a caustic or by freezing it |
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Hypernym | instrument |
Derivationally related form | cauterant → cauterize |
Derivationally related form | cautery → cauterize |
Derivationally related form | cautery → cauterise |
Hyponym | cryocautery; searing iron |
Incoming links | |
Hypernym | cryocautery; searing iron |
Hyponym | instrument |
Derivationally related form | cauterise → cautery |
Derivationally related form | cauterize → cauterant |
Derivationally related form | cauterize → cautery |
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