Definition of CAUTERIZATION

cauterization

Plural: cauterizations

Noun

  • the act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing
  • The act of searing organic tissue by the application of a cautery or caustic; also, the effect of such application.

Origin / Etymology

From cauterize + -ation.

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