cauterization
nounUK /ˌkɔːtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ · /ˌkɔtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Etymology From cauterize + -ation.
1
The act of searing organic tissue by the application of a cautery or caustic; also, the effect of such application.
- Derived terms
- cryocauterization, electrocauterization, galvanocauterization, recauterization