Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Stedman's > cautery

cautery

Pronunciation: kaw′ter-ē
  1. An agent or device used for scarring, burning, or cutting the skin or other tissues by means of heat, cold, electric current, ultrasound, or caustic chemicals.
  2. Use of a cautery.

[G. kautērion, a branding iron]




 

 

 

 

 

 



MedNotes
Advertisement

(web9)