cauterization

English

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Etymology

From cauterize +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌkɔːtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

cauterization (countable and uncountable, plural cauterizations)

  1. The act of searing organic tissue by the application of a cautery or caustic; also, the effect of such application.

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