| 释义 |
cau·tery
\-ərē, -ri\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Latin cauterium cautery, branding iron, from Greek kautērion branding iron, from kaiein to burn — more at caustic
1. : a burning or searing (as of abnormal or injured tissue) with a hot iron or caustic
2. : the hot iron, caustic, or other agent used to burn, sear, or destroy tissue |