Thermocautery (Noun)
Meaning
Cautery (destruction of tissue) by heat.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor used thermocautery to remove the wart by applying heat directly to the affected area.
- A thermocautery machine is typically used to treat spider veins and varicose veins through heat application.
- Thermocautery has been used for centuries to treat various skin conditions by destroying unwanted tissue through heat.
- In some medical procedures, thermocautery is used in conjunction with other treatments to effectively remove damaged tissue.
- Care must be taken when using thermocautery to prevent accidental burns or scarring to surrounding tissue.