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To cauterize is a verb referring to the searing of flesh by either the application of heat or caustic solution such that blood loss is stemmed and exposed flesh is sterilized or burnt so as to be sealed.
Tania Collins
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∙ 16y agoCauterizing means burning the wound to the point that the blood vessels are sealed and stop bleeding. The new scalpels being used burn through the flesh which cuts down on the amount of bleeding during surgery.
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If you have a cauterization what should you do?
If I have a cauterization what should I do after the proceedure?
What is a bilateral tubal ligation with cauterization mean?
A bilateral tubal ligation with cauterization is a permanent form of birth control. Both fallopian tubes are severed and cauterized during the procedure.
Which is a description of cauterization?
a discription of a cauterization is treating tissue with heat.
How can you use the word ''cauterization'' in a sentence?
The doctor performed cauterization on the wound to stop the bleeding.
Will you have black eyes after having a nasal cauterization?
No, your eyes shouldn't be effected during or after nasal cauterization.
How do you relieve pain after cauterization?
if its external, with a pain relieving antiseptic, if internal cauterization, youd need NSAID
What medical procedure involves destroying tissue by use of electricity freezing heat or corrosive chemicals?
cauterization
Can you take a bath after your cauterization of my wart on face?
according to my dermatologist, you can take a bath after 2-3 days after your cauterization Save
Is cauterization done under general anesthetic?
Depending on where on the body you're performing cauterization, and during what procedure, it is frequently done under GA.
What is the term for destruction of tissue by burning with thermal heat?
As an injury a thermal burn. As a treatment to stop bleeding cauterization.
Can you get a nostril infection after cauterization?
I didn't when i had one
Should you bleed after cervical cauterization?
Cervical cauterization is a form of treatment for cervical erosion. Yes, you should expect to bleed a little after having this procedure.
