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Cauterization
For Cauterization we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Cancer, Medical and Nutrition.
Cauterization (Cancer) 
(KAW-ter-ih-ZAY-shun) The destruction of tissue with a hot instrument, an electrical current, or a caustic substance.
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Cauterization (Medical)
The use of heat, an electric current, or a chemical to destroy tissue or stop bleeding
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Cauterization (Nutrition)
A technique used to stop bleeding that involves applying electric current, a laser beam, or a chemical directly to a broken blood vessel.
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