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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cauterant::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | cautery |
| Type of | instrument |
| Has types | cryocautery, searing iron |
| Derivation | cauterize |
