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Cauterize vs Electrocauterize - What's the difference?

cauterize | electrocauterize |

As verbs the difference between cauterize and electrocauterize

is that cauterize is (chiefly|us spelling) to burn, sear, or freeze tissue using a hot iron, electric current or a caustic agent while electrocauterize is to cauterize with electricity (a surgical technique).

cauterize

English

Alternative forms

* (l)

Verb

(cauteriz)
  • (chiefly, US spelling) To burn, sear, or freeze tissue using a hot iron, electric current or a caustic agent.

    • electrocauterize

    English

    Verb

    (electrocauteriz)
  • To cauterize with electricity (a surgical technique).

    • Related terms

    *electrocauterization

    See also

    *(electrocauterization)