Lexicon:Cauterize
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| Term: | cauterize |
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| References: | The Nutmeg of Consolation, page 225 |
| Meaning: | To burn or sear body tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent, in the treatment of a wound to stop bleeding and prevent infection. |
Additional information
Maturin's Medicine — This article is based on information from Maturin's Medicine, compiled and edited by Kerry Webb, with the help of a number of contributors.
