noun
- plural of cauterization; the medical procedure of burning or searing tissue with heat, chemicals, or electricity to stop bleeding, remove damaged tissue, or destroy abnormal growth
Usage: medical/clinical term; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple procedures or instances
Examples
- The surgeon performed several cauterizations to control the bleeding during the procedure.
- Multiple cauterizations were necessary to remove the precancerous lesions.
- Cauterizations are commonly used in dermatology to treat warts and skin growths.
- The patient underwent two cauterizations to seal the blood vessels.
- Modern cauterizations often use laser technology rather than traditional heat methods.
- The doctor explained that the cauterizations would help prevent infection and promote healing.