cauterization

English

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Etymology

cauterize +‎ -ation

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌkɔːtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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Noun

cauterization (countable and uncountable, plural cauterizations)

  1. The act of searing some morbid part by the application of a cautery or caustic; also, the effect of such application.

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