n. cauterization by the use of an instrument heated by electricity; electrocauterization
n. such an instrument
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. In surgery, cauterizing by means of a platinum wire heated by the passage of a current of electricity; the instrument used.
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n. application of a needle heated by an electric current to destroy tissue (as to remove warts)
Word Usage
"Makary and colleagues also recommend "sharpless" surgery, which includes using nonsharp alternatives such as electrocautery cutting frequencies instead of a knife and applying skin glue rather than using suture closure."