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Cauterize

Cauterize --> cauterise

(Science: technique) to stop bleeding through the application of heat (thermal or electric) or a chemical substance (silver nitrate).

to destroy tissue with heat, cold, or caustic substances, usually to seal off blood vessels or ducts.


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... action) likely plays a role in both breakup and tissue damage. High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is used to thermally necrose tumors or cauterize bleeds. Treatment area control and image guidance are two challenges that have slowed clinical acceptance. Bubbles likely play a role in distorting ...

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by Nadas Moksha
Sun Sep 10, 2006 12:17 am
 
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... times. Once for over 5 days. The doctors couldn't determine what was wrong with him. At that time, he had a problem with nose bleeds. They had to cauterize to get the bleeding stopped. The doctors didn't give a DX but said that it was related to working in the yard- removing shrubs/trees with ...

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by J Jill
Mon Jan 30, 2006 11:38 pm
 
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