Definitions

1. noun

The use of heat, cold, or chemical agents to destroy or remove tissue, typically for medical purposes, especially in the treatment of bleeding or other severe injuries.

“The doctor recommended cautery to stop the bleeding from the wound.”

2. noun

A surgical instrument used for cautery.

“The surgeon used a cautery to seal the blood vessels.”

3. noun

The act of removing or destroying tissue, such as a wart or a mole, using heat, cold, or a caustic substance.

“The dermatologist performed a cautery to remove the patient’s mole.”

4. noun

An application of caustic material or heat to a surface, often used in art or craftwork.

“The artist used cautery to create intricate designs on the metal surface.”