cautery

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun an instrument or substance used to destroy tissue for medical reasons (eg removal of a wart) by burning it with a hot iron or an electric current or a caustic or by freezing it
noun the act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing

From Latin cauterium (“branding iron”).

"Viens vite panser mon cautere!"--"Come quick and dress my cautery!" — The Martian: A Novel, George Du Maurier
These Welsh mothers and grandmothers won’t allow cautery at any price. — The Amazing Marriage — Complete, George Meredith
This is a thing to cure, as a cautery cures--to burn away all idleness and self-indulgent, sick room fancies. — The History of Sir Richard Calmady: A Romance, Lucas Malet

cauterant

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