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Meaning of ELECTROCAUTERY

Pronunciation:  i`lektrow'koturee

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  application of a needle heated by an electric current to destroy tissue (as to remove warts)
 

ELECTROCAUTERY is a 14 letter word that starts with E.

 

 See Also: thermocautery

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. Cauterization via the use of an electrical current.
  2. Electrocautery is the destruction of tissue by means of electric current. In surgery, high frequency electric current is used to cauterize small blood vessel to stop bleeding.
 

 

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