cautery (n)
cauterant (n)

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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
Outgoing links
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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