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Term: Thermocautery

Description: Thermocautery is a medical procedure that involves the use of heat to cauterize or burn tissue. It is commonly used to remove or destroy abnormal tissue growths or for hemostasis, which is the stopping of bleeding.

Senses:

1. Noun: The act or process of using heat to cauterize or burn tissue.

Example sentence: After applying thermocautery to the wound, the bleeding stopped and the doctor proceeded with the sutures.

2. Noun: An instrument or device used in thermocautery.

Example sentence: The surgeon used a specialized thermocautery to remove the small skin lesion.

3. Adjective: Relating to or involving thermocautery.

Example sentence: The patient underwent a thermocautery procedure to treat the abnormal tissue growth.

Possible Related Products:
Thermocautery Instruments
Cauterization Ointment
Wound Care Dressings