electrocautery

Questions

What does electrocautery mean?

cauterization by the use of an instrument heated by electricity; electrocauterization

Where does electrocautery come from?

Etymology tree French électro-bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- English cautery English electrocautery From electro- + cautery.

How to pronounce electrocautery

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