What is another word for cautery?
Pronunciation: [kˈɔːtəɹi] (IPA) 
Cautery is the medical procedure of burning or searing tissue using heat or chemicals. It is often used in surgical procedures to remove abnormal growths or tissues. Synonyms for the word cautery include cauterization, thermocautery, electrocautery, and diathermy. Cauterization and thermocautery both refer to the use of heat to cauterize tissue, while electrocautery and diathermy use electrical currents to achieve the same result. Other synonyms for cautery include fulguration, which applies an electrical spark to tissue, and laser ablation, which uses a laser to remove tissue. These procedures are all used to stop bleeding, remove tissue growth, or create an intentional wound in a controlled manner.
