What is another word for electrocautery?
Pronunciation: [ɪlˌɛktɹə͡ʊkˈɔːtəɹi] (IPA) 
Electrocautery is a procedure in which a high-frequency electrical current is used to burn and cut tissues. There are several synonyms for electrocautery, including electrocoagulation, electric scalpel, electro-surgery, electrosection, electrosurgery, and diathermy. These terms all refer to the same medical technique and are commonly used interchangeably by healthcare professionals. The use of electrocautery is widespread and commonly used in surgical and non-surgical procedures to remove unwanted tissue or stop bleeding. The different terms used to describe this technique reflect different medical specialties and procedures, but they all describe the use of electrical currents to cut and seal tissues.
