Cauterism :: Cauterism (n.) The use or application of a caustic; cautery.
Cauterization :: Cauterization (n.) The act of searing some morbid part by the application of a cautery or caustic; also, the effect of such application..
Cauterize :: Cauterize (v. t.) To burn or sear with a cautery or caustic.
Cauterize :: Cauterize (v. t.) To sear, as the conscience..
Cautery :: Cautery (n.) A burning or searing, as of morbid flesh, with a hot iron, or by application of a caustic that will burn, corrode, or destroy animal tissue..
Cautery :: Cautery (n.) The iron of other agent in cauterizing.
Galvanocautery :: Galvanocautery (n.) Cautery effected by a knife or needle heated by the passage of a galvanic current.
Thermocautery :: Thermocautery (n.) Cautery by the application of heat.