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cautery

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːt(ə)ri/
Definition of cautery

noun (plural cauteries)

  • an instrument or a caustic substance used for cauterizing.
  • [mass noun] the action of cauterizing something.

Origin:

late Middle English: via Latin from Greek kautērion 'branding iron' (see cauterize)

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