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cauterisation

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Noun1.cauterisation - the act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing
cauterization, cautery
surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process, surgery, operation - a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body; "they will schedule the operation as soon as an operating room is available"; "he died while undergoing surgery"
cryocautery - application of a substance that destroys tissue by freezing it
thermocautery - cautery (destruction of tissue) by heat
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Drainage and cauterisation of the endometrioma is not recommended owing to the high recurrence rate associated with this procedure.
The optimal management of endometriosis remains controversial by Matebese, N.T. / CME: Your SA Journal of CPD
After the secret dancing, the trial by fire, after the procession to ceremonial area and the stone cutting and after the leaf cauterisation, Stephen was now to be told of his new responsibilities as a man.
THE SCOTS TRIBESMAN; BIG READ: AGONISING INITIATION CHANGED TEACHER'S ... by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
Cupping "Hijamah", and cauterisation are effective techniques for dealing with a variety of ailments, particularly back pain.
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