cautery

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Synonyms: cattery, cauter, catery, cauvery

Antonyms: cattery, cauter, catery, cauvery

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|surgery}} The use of either extreme [[heat]] or extreme [[cold]] to either [[cut]] or [[seal]] body tissue.
2. {{lb|en|surgery}} A device used for cutting or sealing body tissue. {{rfclarify|en}}

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